Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO
Analysis
Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO reported income of £164k and spending of £156k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £104k to £164k (+58%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Waterlooville Gospel Hall Trust (£164k), Witard Road Baptist Church (£164k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St.mary Magdalen,knighton,leicester (£164k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
- 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
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Waterlooville Gospel Hall Trust | Hampshire | £164k |
| Witard Road Baptist Church | Norwich | £164k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St.mary Magdalen,knighton,leicester | Leicester | £164k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Lawrence, Towcester | Northamptonshire | £164k |