THE ASSOCIATION OF RINGING TEACHERS: A.R.T
Our Mission?.To improve the learning experience of new ringers.Our Purpose?To develop and support the delivery, integrity, and standards in the teaching, instruction and education, of the art of change ringing.We train and accredit teachers and train new ringers using structured schemes supported by information, monitoring of standards and codes of practice.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £3,212 for the year, driven by a loss in main operations despite increased membership income. While free reserves of £53,520 remain close to the trustees' policy target of one year's expenditure (£55,000), the organization is explicitly dependent on donations to sustain its activities. The trustees note that a gap in donations would likely force the charity to close.
What the accounts disclose
“As a result of these measures income has increased overall by 25% but main operations again incurred a loss of £11448 despite the continued support of our sponsors and members.” — page 5
“In spite of a deficit in the year and significant increases in salary costs the free reserves remain close to this target level and amount to £53,520 at 31st December 2025.” — page 6
“ART is dependent on donations to sustain its activities. Earned income alone would not allow ART to continue operating. This means that if there were to be a gap in donations it is likely that ART would have to close.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/08/2015)
Trustees
- ANDREW WILBY
- Andrew North
- Ann Joan Hall
- Matthew Lawrence
- Neil William Jones
- Sue Dixon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £67k | £70k |
| 31/12/2024 | £56k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £57k | £62k |
| 31/12/2022 | £42k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £15k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION OF RINGING TEACHERS: A.R.T financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £3,212 for the year, driven by a loss in main operations despite increased membership income. While free reserves of £53,520 remain close to the trustees' policy target of one year's expenditure (£55,000), the organization is explicitly dependent on donations to sustain its activities. The trustees note that a gap in donations would likely force the charity to close. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.