Yorkshire Bach Choir
Analysis
Yorkshire Bach Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in June 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Yorkshire Bach Choir reported income of £36k and spending of £34k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £7,281 to £36k (+388%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 255%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Yorkshire Bach Choir sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whitstable Maritime Ltd (£36k), Stratford Upon Avon Choral Society (£36k) and Friends of Singlegate School (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Choir uses historical research into performing styles and practices in use at the time of composition as the basis for its own performances, usually a series of six concerts held in York
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable Maritime Ltd | Kent | £36k |
| Stratford Upon Avon Choral Society | Warwickshire | £36k |
| Friends of Singlegate School | London | £35k |
| Gloucester Arts and Crafts Group | Gloucester | £36k |