Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society
Analysis
Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northumberland. It was registered in May 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society reported income of £57k and spending of £37k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £8,376 to £57k (+584%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 194%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall (£57k), Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society (£57k) and South Derbyshire Music Trust (£57k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Newcastle Bach Choir holds 3 or 4 public concerts annually, one of which is always features the works of JS Bach. It also aims to perform works by twentieth century British composers on a regular basis. In addition, the choir engages in activities (workshops, outreach, partnerships with other choirs) to further its musical objectives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall | Penrith | £57k |
| Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society | Isle Of Wight | £57k |
| South Derbyshire Music Trust | Derbyshire | £57k |
| Itc Tamil Centre | Surrey | £57k |