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Our mission is to inspire and connect as many people as possible with the magnificence and emotional power of choral music. Sharing the joy of singing has been in our DNA for nearly 150 years.

An independent charity

Like many arts charities we would not be able to do that without individual supporters or corporate sponsors. 

We’re an independent arts charity – which means we don’t get any public funding. We’re not affiliated with any one orchestra or venue and whilst we sing to a professional standard, we are all unpaid amateurs from different backgrounds with a common goal to keep the British choral tradition alive for future generations.

Powered by volunteers

Our singing members pay a fee to join the Choir each year, but it has always been our policy that anyone who meets our vocal standards can join, even if they can’t afford those fees. We employ just three part-time staff and volunteer members who run our box office, maintain our website, edit and produce our concert programmes, arrange auditions, and perform many other essential roles without which the Choir would be unable to function. All of our Trustees are donors and volunteer their time and expertise.

Reliant on donations

For the price of a takeaway coffee each month, you can support the arts and The Bach Choir with a regular monthly donation. Our Circles programme allows you to donate any amount from just £5 per month, by direct debit. As a performing arts charity one of the hardest things is planning ahead, but to secure popular dates at concert halls, book good soloists, commit to our Vocalise! schools programme each year, or to book a tour, we have to take that risk.

With regular monthly support we can plan further ahead with less risk and fulfil our charitable goals. Our passion is choral music and we believe that its emotional power and beauty should be accessible to everyone.

If you donate on a monthly basis you will be recognised as a donor in our concert programmes, which can either be in your own name, or in memory of a loved one. Whether you want to give a one-off donation or are able to support us on a monthly basis, we welcome all donations.

Make a difference today

Whether you’re able to support us on a one-off basis or set up a monthly donation, we welcome donations of any size. Your support will make a difference to all areas of our work – thank you!

If you are a UK taxpayer, please consider adding Gift Aid to your donation. Gift Aid is a tax relief allowing UK charities to reclaim an extra 25% on every eligible donation made by a UK taxpayer. And if you pay tax at the higher rate you can reclaim tax relief on your gross donation at 20%.

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Help us flourish - donate today

We welcome donations of any size. Your support will make a difference to all areas of our work – thank you!