# St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1152274 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1152274)
- Website: https://www.appealforapeal.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,508; spending £6
- What it funds: Education / training, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: City of Westminster
- Other names: Sswbf (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/st-stephens-westminster-bells-fund

The advancement of the Christian religion by providing funding to re-hang the bells of St Stephen's church, Rochester Row, Westminster, London SW1P 1JJ, and to carry out all the necessary ancillary work to make this possible.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £1,508 | £6 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £1,673 | £19 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £1,743 | £4 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £539 | £397 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £240 | £19 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion by providing funding to re-hang the Bells of st Stephen's, and to carry out all the necessary ancillary work to make this possible.

## What it funds

St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund reported income of £1,508 and spending of £6. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £445 in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (appealforapeal.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 St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund fund?

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

### Does St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund give each year?

The register does not break out St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £6. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £89 a year.

### How large is St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund?

In its latest reported year St Stephen'S Westminster Bells Fund reported income of £1,508 and spending of £6.


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