# THE HYMN SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 248225
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 10, 1966
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=248225


## Contact

- **Address:** 6 Whimbrel Road, Quedgeley, GLOUCESTER
- **Postcode:** GL2 4LJ
- **Phone:** 01452720872
- **Email:** michaelgarland368@btinternet.com
- **Website:** www.hymnsocgbi.org



## Activities

**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).

**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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

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



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £35570 | £32731 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £35780 | £35879 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £30928 | £37849 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £13188 | £12509 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £13961 | £12559 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ANDREW PRATT — appointed July 23, 2024
- Martin Ernest Leckebusch — appointed July 20, 2023
- REVD DR JANET WOOTTON — appointed July 23, 2024
- Rev Michael Garland
- Robert Canham Rev