# The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 255662 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/255662)
- Website: http://www.derbyda.org.uk/about/brf/
- Latest income: £18.5k; spending £1,273
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Derbyshire, Derby City
- Trustees: 9
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/derby-diocesan-association-of-church-bellringers-bell-repair-fund

The Bell Repair Fund exists to give financial assistance to Derby Diocesan Parochial Church Councils when incurring financial outlay on their bell installations. The Fund will support work which is associated with bell installations and is necessary for the normal use of the bells. The scope of this work will be at the discretion of the Trustees.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £18.5k | £1,273 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £8,223 | £4,814 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,172 | £2,932 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £413 | £1,661 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,575 | £4,347 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To providing for the cost of the Repair of the church bells of the diocese of Derby.

## What it funds

The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund reported income of £18.5k and spending of £1,273. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £15k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire and Derby City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (derbyda.org.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 Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire and Derby City.

### Does The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,273. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,005 a year.

### How large is The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund?

In its latest reported year The Derby Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Bell Repair Fund reported income of £18.5k and spending of £1,273.


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