# Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1102557 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1102557)
- Latest income: £791; spending £212
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides services
- Area of operation: Devon
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/exeter-st-mark-church-bells-restoration-fund

In 2025 9 peals and 15 quarter peals were rung with one for the Carols by Candlelight service. The bells were also rung for Sunday services and Christmas. Band members were in both of the winning 8-bell striking competition main and novice teams. We enjoyed our annual BBQ and meal. Two ringers emigrated to New Zealand but we welcomed a couple of other new ringers. We replaced two worn tail ends.

## 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 | £791 | £212 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £829 | £272 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £626 | £254 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £875 | £1,547 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £299 | £75 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to the church of st Mark in the diocese of Exeter in the county of Devon for the purpose of maintaining and improving the bell installation by making grants to it. Maintenance, improvement and augmentation of the bell installation shall be deemed to include taking out, overhauling and reclappering existing Bells, recasting or replacement of faulty Bells by any means including acquisition of Bells from churches declared redundant, overhauling or replacing the existing frame, fittings and support structure and re-erection, and the provision, installation and maintenance of sound control, and the maintenance of fixtures and fittings and the upkeep of the ringing chamber facilities.

## What it funds

Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration 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, provides human resources and provides services. In its latest reported year Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund reported income of £791 and spending of £212. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £2,360 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Devon.

### Does Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund give each year?

The register does not break out Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration 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 £212. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £472 a year.

### How large is Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund?

In its latest reported year Exeter St. Mark Church Bells Restoration Fund reported income of £791 and spending of £212.


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