Registered charity · No. 1163229Charitable company
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The Bar Choral Society
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Bar Choral Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Bar Choral Society (number 1163229) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Bar Choral Society do?
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bar Choral Society
Answers The Bar Choral Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Bar Choral Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Bar Choral Society's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Bar Choral Society registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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The register data used for this profile lists The Bar Choral Society as a registered charity (number 1163229) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Bar Choral Society's charity number?
The Bar Choral Society's charity number is 1163229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Bar Choral Society do?
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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How can I donate to The Bar Choral Society?
The Bar Choral Society's website listed in our register data is http://barchoralsociety.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Bar Choral Society?
The register records The Bar Choral Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Bar Choral Society's trustees paid?
The Bar Choral Society's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Bar Choral Society registered as a charity?
The Bar Choral Society was entered on the register on 20 August 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08997867).