THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ORGAN STUDIES
Registered charity 283936 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as B I O S, BIOS
The British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS) exists to encourage and promote the study of the pipe organ, its history and design, and to increase appreciation and understanding of its music by both organists and the general public. The society serves effectively as the amenity society for the British organ and lobbies Governmentand other national bodies on behalf of the instrument.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £194,175 following two exceptional legacies totaling £160,043. The charity reports that membership numbers remained steady and other costs were broadly in line with the norm, resulting in a net increase in total net assets from £168,936 to £282,554. The trustees believe the current reserves are prudent against their policy target of a three-year moving average of annual subscription income.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three year moving average of annual subscription income (held: £194k)
“they believe that it is prudent for the minimum level to be the equivalent of a 3year moving average of annual subscription income.” — page 1
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- National Lottery Good Causes — “National Lottery Good Causes There is a current Dept. of Culture Media & Sport consultation on the future of National Lottery good cause fun…” (source page)
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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/05/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Dr William Richard McVicker BA PhDchair
- Adrian Charles Mumford
- DR KATHARINE FRANCES PARDEE DMA
- Dr David Ernest George Shuker BSc MA PhD
- Dr Leonard Sanderman PhD MA
- MARK VENNING MA FRCO
- MELVIN DAVID HUGHES MA ARCO · trustee of 1 other charity
- Nigel Anthony Stark MA ARCO
- Owen Francis Woods MA Cantab
- Paul Martin Tindall BMus
- Peta Melanie Plumley BSc ATCL
- RICHARD NEVILLE HOBSON MA OXON · trustee of 1 other charity
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ORGAN STUDIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £194,175 following two exceptional legacies totaling £160,043. The charity reports that membership numbers remained steady and other costs were broadly in line with the norm, resulting in a net increase in total net assets from £168,936 to £282,554. The trustees believe the current reserves are prudent against their policy target of a three-year moving average of annual subscription income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ORGAN STUDIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ORGAN STUDIES as a grant recipient include G M C TRUST.
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