# The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 275854 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/275854)
- Latest income: £4,596; spending £15
- What it funds: Religious activities, Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Isle of Wight
- Trustees: 8
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/society-for-preservation-of-isle-of-wight-church-bells

Making grants for appropriate Church Bell improvement projects on the Isle of Wight. Providing appropriate volunteer "manpower" and advice to church bell improvement projects on the Isle of Wight.

## 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 Sept 2025 | £4,596 | £15 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2024 | £2,975 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2023 | £3,020 | £0 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2022 | £2,760 | £31 | not filed |
| 30 Sept 2021 | £1,453 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion by providing financial assistance to churches in the Isle of Wight for the purpose of maintaingin and improving their bell installations by making grants to them and to promote interest in the Preservation of such Bells.

## What it funds

The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities and environment / conservation / heritage for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells reported income of £4,596 and spending of £15. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Sept 2025, it spent £46 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells in its sources (last checked 4 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 The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells give each year?

The register does not break out The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Sept 2025 was £15. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £9 a year.

### How large is The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells?

In its latest reported year The Society for the Preservation of Isle of Wight Church Bells reported income of £4,596 and spending of £15.


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