--- title: "Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO — check charity number 1170493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170493. Education/training charity based in Woodhouse Eaves. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/song-and-hymn-writers-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:17:07.420Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1170493) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £159,356 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO? Registered charity number 1170493 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Woodhouse Eaves Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £159,356 Website [www.shwf.org.uk](http://www.shwf.org.uk/) ## What does Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO do? - 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 ## What causes is Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=song-and-hymn-writers-foundation-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shwf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170493) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO's charity number? Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO's charity number is 1170493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170493? Search 1170493 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO do? - 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 Does Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO? Song and Hymn Writers Foundation CIO's website is http://www.shwf.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170493).