SONG AND HYMN WRITERS FOUNDATION CIO
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £708 for the year ended 31 December 2023, with gross income of £132,394 and gross expenditure of £133,102. The trustees confirmed that reserves of £50,110 were adequate to absorb this loss, and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed to hold reserves equivalent to 3 months salaries (including oncosts) in order to cover those expenses in the event of short-term fluctuation in income.” — page 6
“SHWF has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jubilate Hymns Limited (“JHL”) which operates as an agency collecting royalties for song and hymn writers. The company Gift Aids its profits to SHWF, providing a key source of funds to SHWF.” — page 4
“SHWF has a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jubilate Hymns Limited (“JHL”) which operates as an agency collecting royalties for song and hymn writers.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/11/2018)
Trustees
- Rev Matthew Swires-Hennessychair
- Alex Guest
- Dr Noel Harwood Tredinnick
- Judy Nicola Gresham
- Michael John Burn
- Nina Kurlberg
- SIMON CHRISTOPHER UPCOTT FCA BFP
- Samuel John Hargreaves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £159k | £152k |
| 31/12/2023 | £132k | £133k |
| 31/12/2022 | £98k | £101k |
| 31/12/2021 | £104k | £80k |
| 31/12/2020 | £76k | £67k |
Common questions
Is SONG AND HYMN WRITERS FOUNDATION CIO financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £708 for the year ended 31 December 2023, with gross income of £132,394 and gross expenditure of £133,102. The trustees confirmed that reserves of £50,110 were adequate to absorb this loss, and the independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SONG AND HYMN WRITERS FOUNDATION CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SONG AND HYMN WRITERS FOUNDATION CIO as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE WITH ST MARTIN, POYNTON, CHESTER.
Shared trustees with funders
- Rev Matthew Swires-Hennessy — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE WITH ST MARTIN, POYNTON, CHESTER
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GIVE US A CHANCE | 1 | £15k |
| UK FRIENDS OF AHAVAS CHESED | 1 | £6k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |