THE RINGING WORLD LIMITED
To promote and foster the art, science and history of bells and bell ringing to bellringers and the general public, and in particular by publishing educational material and historical archives, facilitating communication, encouraging public interest and uniting the ringing community.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £244,798, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover a minimum policy target of £110,000 for an orderly shutdown. The charity reported a net income of £20,061 and confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities is accounted for when earned. Therefore, an appropriate proportion of income received is deferred each year.” — page 12
“Based on a conservative recalculation of detailed shut down costs, the board settled on a minimum reserves level of £110k for 2016.”
“There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.” — page 18
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Elva Ruth Ainsworth
- Gareth Davies
- Graham Martin Bradshaw
- Graham Richard David Lay
- James Joshua Watkins
- Paul Jopp
- Rebecca Lindsey Sugden
- Robert David Crighton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £327k | £310k |
| 31/12/2023 | £341k | £315k |
| 31/12/2022 | £314k | £284k |
| 31/12/2021 | £291k | £304k |
| 31/12/2020 | £270k | £299k |
Common questions
Is THE RINGING WORLD LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £244,798, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover a minimum policy target of £110,000 for an orderly shutdown. The charity reported a net income of £20,061 and confirmed that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE RINGING WORLD LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE RINGING WORLD LIMITED as a grant recipient include WILLIAM KENDALL'S CHARITY (WAX CHANDLERS COMPANY).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM KENDALL'S CHARITY (WAX CHANDLERS COMPANY) | FY2025 | £250 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| G M C TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS FOR THE DIOCESE OF ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH
- HANDBELL RINGERS OF GREAT BRITAIN
- LLEWELLYN EDWARDS BELL RESTORATION FUND
- THE TIME AND TIDE BELL ORGANISATION LIMITED
- THE BELL CHARITABLE TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RINGMER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RINGING WORLD LIMITED | £327k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS FOR THE DIOCESE OF ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HANDBELL RINGERS OF GREAT BRITAIN | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LLEWELLYN EDWARDS BELL RESTORATION FUND | £668k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| THE TIME AND TIDE BELL ORGANISATION LIMITED | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE BELL CHARITABLE TRUST | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |