BANBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY (BOS) AND YOUTH OF BANBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY (YOBOS)
Oxfordshire-based musical, operatic and dramatic arts company creating theatrical productions to entertain and educate the general public. Typically performing two shows a year or a show and a concert.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted resources are sufficient to meet outgoings for at least the next year and remain in an extremely healthy financial state. The charity has no funds materially in deficit and no outstanding secured debt. The trustees confirm that the current financial position is expected to remain stable for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of fundraising income for BOS continued to be our 100 Club which generated a profit of £475 for this period. Easyfundraising shopping scheme generated £438 of income which is paid directly into our charity bank account.” — page 7
“For these purposes the Charity will endeavour to generate and maintain reserves of £15,000 over the next three to five years.” — page 7
Trustees
- Amanda Anderson BSc, PhD
- Benjamin James Coleman PGCE, QTS
- Jacqueline Anne Slatter
- Leslie Richard Pratt
- Mark Joel Melzack
- Samantha Ann-Calverley Briggs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £57k | £54k |
| 31/05/2024 | £59k | £55k |
| 31/05/2023 | £55k | £61k |
| 31/05/2022 | £35k | £34k |
Common questions
Is BANBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY (BOS) AND YOUTH OF BANBURY OPERATIC SOCIETY (YOBOS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted resources are sufficient to meet outgoings for at least the next year and remain in an extremely healthy financial state. The charity has no funds materially in deficit and no outstanding secured debt. The trustees confirm that the current financial position is expected to remain stable for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.