--- title: "The Bach Choir — check charity number 1207346 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bach Choir a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1207346. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bach-choir retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:58.568Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bach Choir is a registered charity (number 1207346) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £442,840 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Bach Choir? Registered charity number 1207346 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £442,840 Website [thebachchoir.org.uk](https://thebachchoir.org.uk/) ## What does The Bach Choir do? As one of the world's leading choruses, The Bach Choir's aim is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds with the magnificence, beauty and emotional power of choral music, through the excellence of its performances, recordings and outreach work in the wider community. ## What causes is The Bach Choir registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bach Choir yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bach Choir is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-bach-choir&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://thebachchoir.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bach Choir a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bach Choir is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1207346) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Bach Choir's charity number? The Bach Choir's charity number is 1207346. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1207346? Search 1207346 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Bach Choir do? As one of the world's leading choruses, The Bach Choir's aim is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds with the magnificence, beauty and emotional power of choral music, through the excellence of its performances, recordings and outreach work in the wider community. Does The Bach Choir have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bach Choir. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Bach Choir? The Bach Choir's website is https://thebachchoir.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1207346).