# The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 203169 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/203169)
- Website: https://www.ststephensringers.co.uk
- Latest income: £22.1k; spending £8,518
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Bristol City
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/antient-society-of-st-stephens-ringers

To contribute towards the maintenance and fabric of St Stephen's Church, Bristol.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £22.1k | £8,518 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £30.6k | £27.9k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £26.8k | £309k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £40.5k | £35.1k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £34.8k | £13.5k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> In or towards the upkeep and maintenance of the church of st stephen, Bristol

## What it funds

The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers reported income of £22.1k and spending of £8,518. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £394k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (ststephensringers.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bristol City.

### Does The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers give each year?

The register does not break out The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £8,518. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £78.8k a year.

### How large is The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers?

In its latest reported year The Antient Society of St Stephens Ringers reported income of £22.1k and spending of £8,518.


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