BINGLEY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY

Registered charity 1189166 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

BAOS is a charity engaged in production of amateur operatic shows, both musicals and pantomimes. We train young people in dance, singing, acting and other performance skills.

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Latest income
£51k
Latest spending
£53k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £8,341 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in a decrease in accumulated fund from £64,118 to £53,650. The trustees report that the theatre relies on income from shows to cover operating costs, and the year was notable for the completion of roof restoration and maintenance work.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Bradford City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/05/2025£51k£53k
31/05/2024£51k£53k
31/05/2023£15k£50k
31/05/2022£18k£34k
31/05/2021£53k£5k

Common questions

Is BINGLEY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £8,341 for the year ended 31 May 2025, resulting in a decrease in accumulated fund from £64,118 to £53,650. The trustees report that the theatre relies on income from shows to cover operating costs, and the year was notable for the completion of roof restoration and maintenance work. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds BINGLEY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BINGLEY AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY as a grant recipient include BRADFORD GUILD OF HELP.

Known funders

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

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
BRADFORD GUILD OF HELPFY2021£11k
BRADFORD GUILD OF HELPFY2022£1k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund30/10/2025£1kfloor repairs
The National Lottery Community Fund13/05/2022£9kToilet refurbishment