THE COVENTRY DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCH BELLRINGERS BELL REPAIR FUND
To provide financial assistance by way of grants to churches in the Diocese of Coventry incurring expenditure on the provision, maintenance or improvement, including augmentation, of their bells and bell installations where the bells are to be hung for full circle ringing.
Objects
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF GRANTS TO CHURCHES INCURRING EXPENDITURE ON THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE OR IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR BELLS AND BELL INSTALLATIONS OR FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FABRIC OF THEIR TOWERS AND BELFRIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the unrestricted general fund recorded a deficit of £4,257 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward of £18,497. The Trustees consider current reserves sufficient, noting the general fund balance is approximately equivalent to four years' income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 8
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 10
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 443
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £34k | £24k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £70k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £7k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £18k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £24k |
Common questions
Is THE COVENTRY DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCH BELLRINGERS BELL REPAIR FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the unrestricted general fund recorded a deficit of £4,257 for the year, resulting in total funds carried forward of £18,497. The Trustees consider current reserves sufficient, noting the general fund balance is approximately equivalent to four years' income. The filing confirms no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COVENTRY DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCH BELLRINGERS BELL REPAIR FUND | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GLOUCESTER AND BRISTOL DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS | £39k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS BELL RESTORATION FUND | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESTER DIOCESAN GUILD OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL COUNCIL OF CHURCH BELL RINGERS | £146k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ASSOCIATION OF CHANGE RINGERS BELL FUND | £12k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |