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The British Institute Of Organ Studies

B I O S, Bios

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
283936
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Aug. 10, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Feb. 12, 1982
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
10 Ridgegate Close
Reigate
RH2 0HT

Contact

Phone
01737 241355
Email
secretary@bios.org.uk
Website
bios.org.uk
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Activities

The British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS) exists to encourage and promote the study of the pipe organ, its history and design, and to increase appreciation and understanding of its music by both organists and the general public. The society serves effectively as the amenity society for the British organ and lobbies Governmentand other national bodies on behalf of the instrument.

Objects: To Advance The Education Of The Public In And Promote The Study Of And Research Into The Development Of The Organ And Its Music In All Aspects And, In Particular The Development Of The Organ And Its Music In Britain And To Publish The Useful Results Of Any Research. To Promote The Preservation And Restoration Of Historic Organs In Britain For The Benefit Of The Public Generally.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 Aug. 10, 2026On time £209,548 £95,930
Dec. 31, 2024 May 12, 2025On time £38,801 £41,134
Dec. 31, 2023 July 8, 2024On time £44,219 £38,507
Dec. 31, 2022 March 26, 2024147 days late £41,775 £30,792
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 20, 2022On time £39,296 £28,149
Dec. 31, 2020 July 30, 2021 £38,246 £26,237