THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY
Registration #1080461 · Registered
www.bdrs.org.uksecretary@bdrs.org.uk
Apartment 302 Albion House EC1M 5QL
Fosters the arts and science of double reed musical instruments - most particularly the oboe and the bassoon. It assists in running workshops/courses and holds an annual event with international artists. It provides a thrice-yearly magazine for members and offers discounts with some traders in the field.
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About THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY
THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1080461). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 92/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY reported a total income of £27,544 and total expenditure of £23,443, a spending ratio of 85% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: Fosters the arts and science of double reed musical instruments - most particularly the oboe and the bassoon. It assists in running workshops/courses and holds an annual event with international artists. It provides a thrice-yearly magazine for members and offers discounts with some traders in the field. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 85.1% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £27,544 | £23,443 | 85% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026