SONG AND HYMN WRITERS FOUNDATION CIO
- writing and publishing new songs and hymns through the Resound Worship and Jubilate labels- discovering and nurturing new song and hymn writers and publishing their work- educating and encouraging song and hymn writers through workshops, resources and events- influencing the wider Christian music publishing industry through work in partnership with other organisations
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £6,898 for the year ended 31st December 2024, with total incoming resources of £159,356 against total expenditure of £152,458. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds cash reserves of £57,008, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' salaries. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
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?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £6,898 for the year ended 31st December 2024, with total incoming resources of £159,356 against total expenditure of £152,458. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds cash reserves of £57,008, which exceeds its stated policy target of three months' salaries. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2024 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
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE WITH ST MARTIN, POYNTON, CHESTER | FY2025 | £950 | for a concert |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE WITH ST MARTIN, POYNTON, CHESTER | FY2025 | £300 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| IMAGINE THE DAY LIMITED | 1 | £850k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £389k |
| THE HELEN HAMLYN TRUST | 1 | £236k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £155k |
| UBS UK Donor-Advised Foundation | 1 | £50k |
| THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION | 1 | £35k |
| THE VARDY FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
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- PETERBOROUGH SINGS!
- WORLD HEART BEAT MUSIC ACADEMY LTD
- NEWSONG COMMUNITY CHURCH
- SINGER FOUNDATION
- COMMUNITY MUSIC LIMITED
- THE PERFORMING RIGHT SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONG AND HYMN WRITERS FOUNDATION CIO | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PETERBOROUGH SINGS! | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORLD HEART BEAT MUSIC ACADEMY LTD | £1.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NEWSONG COMMUNITY CHURCH | £112k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SINGER FOUNDATION | £134k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY MUSIC LIMITED | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |