THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY

Registered charity 1080461 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as B D R S

Fosters the arts and science of double reed musical instruments - most particularly the oboe and the bassoon. It assists in running workshops/courses and holds an annual event with international artists. It provides a thrice-yearly magazine for members and offers discounts with some traders in the field.

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Latest income
£28k
Latest spending
£23k
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the British Double Reed Society reported a total income of £27,544 and total outgoings of £23,443 for the year ending 2024-12-31. This resulted in a total surplus of £4,101, which the trustees describe as leaving the charity in a 'very strong position' to plan future activities.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — British Double Reed Society (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£28k£23k
31/12/2023£76k£25k
31/12/2022£25k£23k
31/12/2021£24k£21k
31/12/2020£25k£20k

Common questions

Is THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the British Double Reed Society reported a total income of £27,544 and total outgoings of £23,443 for the year ending 2024-12-31. This resulted in a total surplus of £4,101, which the trustees describe as leaving the charity in a 'very strong position' to plan future activities.