REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 248225
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 DECEMBER 2022
FOR
THE HYMN SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
Andorran Limrted
6 Manor Park Business Centre
Mackenzie Way
Cheltenham
GIOu￿tershIre
GL519TX

THE HYMN SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
CONTENTS OF THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2022
Page
Independent Examiner's Report
Annual Report
Receipts and Paymènts
ststement of Assets and liabiljts'es

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS OF
THE HYMN SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages tsvo and three.
Respectlve re8ponsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The chanty's trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144{21 of the Charibes Act 2011 (the 2011 Actll and that
an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibilty to".
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
to follow the procedures Lgid down in the General Oirection$ given by the Charty Commission lund8r
Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act), and
to stale whether parts"cular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Indepondont gxamlnerf• rnport
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the ac¢ounling records kepl by the charity and a comparison of th8
accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The protsdures
undertaken do not provide all the evmlence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
gwen as to whelhef the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited lo those matters set
out In the statements below.
Independent examin•rfs statement
In connection with my examinaknon. no matter has come to my attenb'on..
which gives me reasonable cause to b8lMie that, in any matsnal respect. the requireff*nts
to keep accounb.ng records in accordance wth Section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and
to prepare ac¢ounls which accord with the accounting rewds and to c<)mply with the 8ccounling
requirements ol the 2011 Act
havè not been mel; or
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lo which, in my opinion, attention should b& drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of th&
8¢¢ounls to be reached.
Andorran Limited
6 Manor Park Busines$ Centre
Mackenzie Way
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL519TX
Dale 18 October 2023
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THE HYMN socIErY OF GREAT BRrrAIN AND IRELAND
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The Hymn ScKiety of Great Brrtain & Ireland was founded in 1936 for the purpose of encouraging study and
search in the field of hymnody, promoting good standards of hymn-singing, encouraging the discerning use
of hymns in worship, and sponsoring relevant publications.
Since the last Annual Report12021-20221 there have teen 9 new members We have, s&Jly, received news
of 8 deaths. Membership now stands at 415. comprising 298 members in Gt Britain & N. Ireland, 74 in the USA
and Canada, 32 in Europelscandinavia, 2 in Australia, 1 In Japan, 2 in South Aftica, 3 In Nigeria. 1 in Cyprus.
in Mexico. and 1 in South Korea. There are 45 subs¢nbing libraries, national deposrt libraries, and other
insb'lutions and bodies which receive our publications. The aftermath of the pandemic continues to cast its
shadow as it does over many other societies and Chanlies. Membership continues lo suffer an albeit small loss
of numbers.. ways need to be found of remedying th￿.
Once again, there have been few extraneous acbvibes during the year bul that does not diminish our ze81 foi
hymns and curiosity about hymnody. The Officers have mel on occasions in Birmingham, in September
2022 and February 2023. The Exe¢ulive Committee mel, also In Bimiingham, in October 2022 and May 2023
and in Lincoln immediatety prior to Conference. Executs've Committee elections resume with the 2023 AGM.
Resignations during the year for various reasons are regretted. especially that of our RSCM nominee, Canon
Chris Moorsom, due to RSCM financial constraints Chris provided an invaluable link which we hope may
resume in the not-too-distanl future. During the year the Officers and Executive agreed on the need to make
provision within the Constitution for holding hybrid meetings, should a future occasion arise to make il
desirabl8.
We are grateful lo our Pastor81 Link Person, Claire Wlson who has relinquished h8r role after many years, bul
pleased that our long-standing member Kay Grrffiths is now undertaking this task.
We iemain grateful lo Bulletin Editor, Andrew Pratt and his team who contsnue to produce our quarterly Bulletin.
That il has not always be6n mailed with rts usual ￿gularIty is largely the responsibility of the Secretary and
issues outside our Control. Our printing and mailin9 facilities have changed during the year bul continue
efficiently. With printing and postal Charges ever Increasing, we remain V￿lIant in exploring way5 of mibgaling
these where possible. The small number who opt to receive online mailings onty has remained static with th8
majority still preferring to receive the mailings by post.
There are now hventy-nine Online Short Guides but there have still been no fvrther Occasional Papers. Our
p￿sence on Twitter and Fa¢ebwk continues and the SOc￿ty Is thankful to John Crolhers and Ken Cope who
facilitate this and lo Ken for all his work on the website We a￿ gralelul to Terence Atkins, and Michael and
Viv Garland for their work on Indexlng". Volume XXII of the Bulletin having been mailed to members during the
year.
The resumption of Regional Events ts to be encouraged. Last November, a Vintage Hymns and Carols event
look place In Hampslead In January, the 250th Anniversary of Amazing grnce, was marked in several places.
Planning is underway for a Regional Event at Union Chapel, North London in April 2024. Further afield. a lew
of our members attended and contributed lo the Intematsonal Hymn Societie5' Conferen¢e Washington DC.
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THE HYMN SOCIETY OF GREAT BR￿AIN AND IRELAND
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The rising cost of Conferences is troubling. We are. however. grateful lo Bishop Grosseteste Unwersity,
Lincoln, for their hospitality at what we hope is considered another successfvl Conference. We are grateful lo
our lecturers Nancy Graham (Erik Routley for the 21st Century), Robert Canham I'A short but mery lrfe, _
¢elebrating the lrfe and hymns of Joseph Addison),. Adam Carlill and Gillian Warson I'This is the famous stone
that turneth all to gold.: Hymnody and the essential unity of suNivorspirituality and mystical theology),. Andrew
Pratt I Visual images in hymnody)", Polty Falconer (Calypso in hymnoLly and W0￿h￿p1.. Phil Price l Hymns for
th8 Little Flock," The Hymn tradition of the Plymouth 8rethrenl.' and yet lo come. Jeremy Dibble (The Hymns
of W. H. Monk and J 8. Dykes.. Diffarent Perspectives of Huh VKlonan Hymnodyl We are grateful lo lan
Bradley for contributing a Secbonal, to our eight participants in Short Metre, to Ifunanya Anekwe and Abiodun
Falode for Insights Into Nigerian hymn writers. and to those who will be sharing favourite hymns. We are
grateful lo our chaplain James Dickinson for his Ihoughtfvl prepar*￿n, to those delivering our worship and lo
all those who during the week are conlribuling music accompaniments both in worship and in Conference
sessions Also to Adam Carlill, Tefence Atkins and Sue Gilmurray In an1￿1patiOn of an excell&nl Festival of
Hymns and to the University Chaplain for generously permitb'ng the use of his facilities. We are also grateful
to Andrew Pratt for overseeing the technical fx1lit￿S and to Terence Alkins for managing our book sales.
As always, thanks lo the Secretary's wrfe, Jenny Canham, who contsnues in her unslinling support and for
once again handlin9 the Conference bookings.
Robert A. Canham - Honorary Secretary
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THE HYMN SOCIEff OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
31.12.22
Restrcted Total tsJnds
fund
3fj.12.21
Total funds
Unrestricted
fund
RECEIPTS
Subscriptions
Members
Libraries
8,097
8.097
7,478
1,661
1,800
383
Grants
Donations
O¢ca5ional papers and books
Dividends and interest
Gift aid
Conference income {Collections,' Book sales)
2,4SO
25
50
1,149
954
2.450
25
50
1,149
954
17,335
973
893
Total rncelpts
13,593
17.335
30.928
13,188
PAYMENTS
Bulletins
Booklet
Commrttee meetings
Administration costs
Stslionery
Website
Photocopier hire
CCLI {Copyright li¢en¢e)
Accountancy
Dictionary of Hymnology Fee
Regional events
Small grants
Piano hire
Insurance
University of Lanc881er
Coach hi
Postage
Blackburn Cathedral
Grants for Washington confe￿nCe
Book tokens
Speaker's expenses
7,229
565
975
979
7.229
1.018
975
1.161
684
2.483
654
357
300
169
400
600
312
290
17.968
495
206
684
1.500
120
244
6,507
286
583
816
333
2,084
550
346
300
169
275
453
182
2,483
578
357
300
169
400
600
76
312
290
17.968
495
206
280
1,500
120
244
Total payment•
15,319
22.530
37.849
12,509
NET RECEIPTSI{PAYMENTSI
(1.726)
{5,1951
(6,921}
679
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Cash funds last ygar ond
Transfer tollfroml
18,454
7.960
26.414
25,735
CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END
16.728
2,765
19,493
26,414
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THE HYMN SOCIETh OF GREAT 8RrrAIN AND IRELAND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
31.12.22
Restricted Total funds
fund
31.12.21
Total fvnds
Unrestncted
fund
CASH FUNDS
Bank accounts
13,454
2.765
16.219
23.030
OTHER MONETARY ASSEtS
Payments in advance
1,800
1.800
1,800
INVESTMENT ASSETS
1309 units in M&G Charifund
Cost £2.599
Market Value 31 December 2021 £20.371
Market Value 31 December 2022 £19.236
2,599
2,599
2,599
LIABILITIES
2022 Subscriptions receNed in advance
Accrued expenses
825
300
825
300
715
300
TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILIT5ES
26,414
FUNDS
UnTeslricled funds
Restricted funds- Conference fund
16,728
18,454
TOTAL FUND8
26.414
The accounts weTr approved by the Twstees on ......
and were signed on ils behalf by..
M. &￿ts•L
M Garland -Trustee
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