THE BAR CHORAL SOCIETY

Registered charity 1163229 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Bar Choral Society offers the opportunity to barristers, judges, family members and friends and those who work within or with the legal profession to come together to sing choral music to a high standard. Rehearsing and performing largely in Temple Church and around the Inns of Court, the Society presents approximately two concerts per year.

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Latest income

£44k

Latest spending

£34k

Registered

2015

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £762 to £11,377, reflecting a net income of £10,615 for the year. The trustees report that the charity maintains adequate cash reserves to meet day-to-day liabilities and has assessed major risks, finding systems in place to mitigate them. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially misstated.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: adequate cash reserves at the Bank to ensure that all day-to-day liabilities of the Society can be met (held: £11k)

“Finally, it is the policy of the charity to maintain adequate cash reserves at the Bank to ensure that all day-to-day liabilities of the Society can be met.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Bar Choral Society (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Amanda Claire Savage
Anthony James
Caroline Grieve · trustee of 1 other charity
Francis Hoar
Hannah Elizabeth Jones
Jennifer Anne MacLeod
KATHERINE JANE LUMSDON KC
Matthew Richard Hardwick

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

Operates in: City Of London

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
30/04/2025	£44k	£34k
30/04/2024	£22k	£29k
30/04/2023	£17k	£21k
30/04/2022	£13k	£12k
30/04/2021	£31k	£2k

Common questions

Is THE BAR CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £762 to £11,377, reflecting a net income of £10,615 for the year. The trustees report that the charity maintains adequate cash reserves to meet day-to-day liabilities and has assessed major risks, finding systems in place to mitigate them. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the financial statements were materially misstated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE BAR CHORAL SOCIETY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BAR CHORAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE OLDHURST TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount
THE OLDHURST TRUST	FY2023	£3k
THE OLDHURST TRUST	FY2025	£2k
THE OLDHURST TRUST	FY2024	£2k
THE OLDHURST TRUST	FY2022	£2k