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YORKSHIRE BACH CHOIR

Registered charity 700412 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Choir uses historical research into performing styles and practices in use at the time of composition as the basis for its own performances, usually a series of six concerts held in York

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Latest income
£36k
Latest spending
£34k
Registered
1988
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a small surplus driven by strong ticket sales, resulting in total funds of £36,902. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to give confidence that the choir can fulfil its programme for the following year and provide a foundation for subsequent years. However, the trustees note that revenue from ticket sales alone remains insufficient to sustain the ambitious programme, making members' subscriptions and the Friends' Circle essential for financial sustainability.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: limited to that reasonable to cover any unforeseen loss in future seasons and to finance the performance of works requiring exceptional resources, future recordings and the commissioning of new or re-edited works, as well as providing funds at the beginning of the concert season for orchestral fees before ticket revenue has developed (held: £33k)
“YBC Policy on reserves is that these are limited to that reasonable to cover any unforeseen loss in future seasons and to finance the performance of works requiring exceptional resources, future recordings and the commissioning of new or re-edited works, as well as providing funds at the beginning of the concert season for orchestral fees before ticket revenue has developed.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Payments were made to Peter Seymour (trustee/conductor) for a Friends' party (£180) and to Yorkshire Baroque Soloists (where he is a director) for accompaniment (£24,488).
“£180 (2024: £100) was also paid to Peter Seymour for the Friends' party, hosted by Peter and Yvonne Seymour.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Yorkshire Baroque Soloists, a non-profit body where trustee Peter Seymour is a director.
“£24,488 (2024: £18,000) was paid to Yorkshire Baroque Soloists (for instrumental accompaniment of concerts), a non-profit body on which the conductor of the Yorkshire Back Choir, Peter Seymour, has a significant influence as its director.” — page 29
“£180 (2024: £100) was also paid to Peter Seymour for the Friends' party, hosted by Peter and Yvonne Seymour.” — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to Peter Seymour for Friends' party.
“£24,488 (2024: £18,000) was paid to Yorkshire Baroque Soloists (for instrumental accompaniment of concerts), a non-profit body on which the conductor of the Yorkshire Back Choir, Peter Seymour, has a significant influence as its director.” — page 29
“£180 (2024: £100) was also paid to Peter Seymour for the Friends' party, hosted by Peter and Yvonne Seymour.” — page 29
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 — Yorkshire Bach Choir Choral Scholarships (matched by registered charity number).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: City Of York · East Riding Of Yorkshire · North Yorkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/09/2025£36k£34k
30/09/2024£30k£29k
30/09/2023£30k£26k
30/09/2022£26k£30k
30/09/2021£7k£2k

Common questions

Is YORKSHIRE BACH CHOIR financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with a small surplus driven by strong ticket sales, resulting in total funds of £36,902. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are sufficient to give confidence that the choir can fulfil its programme for the following year and provide a foundation for subsequent years. However, the trustees note that revenue from ticket sales alone remains insufficient to sustain the ambitious programme, making members' subscriptions and the Friends' Circle essential for financial sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.