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The Hymn Society Of Great Britain And Ireland

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
248225
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Sept. 2, 2026. Filing history
Registered
June 10, 1966
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
6 Whimbrel Road
Quedgeley
Gloucester
GL2 4LJ

Activities

The Hymn Society of Great Britain and Ireland, encouraging study and research in hymnody; promoting good standards of hymn-singing; encouraging the discerning use of hymns and songs in worship; sponsoring relevant publications.

Objects: To Advance The Christian Faith Through The Study And Development Of The Hymn As An Expression Of Worship And In Furtherance Of That Object But Not Further Or Otherwise The Society May Bring Together For Study, Research And Fellowship Those Who Are Interested In Hyms, Whether In Their Words Or Music, And Make International Contacts To This End. (For Further Details See Constitution).

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals
What
Religious Activities
Who
The General Public/mankind

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2025 Sept. 2, 2026On time £29,095 £36,703
Dec. 31, 2024 Oct. 10, 2025On time £35,570 £32,731
Dec. 31, 2023 Oct. 14, 2024On time £35,780 £35,879
Dec. 31, 2022 Oct. 31, 2023On time £30,928 £37,849
Dec. 31, 2021 Aug. 12, 2022On time £13,188 £12,509
Dec. 31, 2020 Nov. 16, 2021 £13,961 £12,559

Trustees

Name Appointed
Anne Margaret Harrison July 23, 2026
John Crothers July 23, 2026
Martin Ernest Leckebusch July 20, 2023
REVD DR Janet Helen WOOTTON July 23, 2024
Rev Michael Garland
Thomas William Glasse July 23, 2026