# The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 260561 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/260561)
- Website: https://www.surreybellringers.org.uk
- Latest income: £3,370; spending £1,483
- What it funds: Religious activities
- 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: Throughout London, Surrey
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/surrey-association-of-church-bell-ringers-belfry-repair-fund

Helping financially with the maintenance and improvement of church bell installations in the geographical county of Surrey, by collecting money for such purposes and liaising with the bellringers of the churches where such services are required.

## 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 | £3,370 | £1,483 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,385 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,921 | £10.2k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,855 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,184 | £4,565 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For or towards the cost of bells,their fittings or repairs thereto or any structural or mechanical work essential to the proper functioning of bells ringing full circle provided always that the Bell or bells concerned are located within the county.

## What it funds

The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry 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, provides human resources and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund reported income of £3,370 and spending of £1,483. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £16.2k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Surrey.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (surreybellringers.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 Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry 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 Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London and Surrey.

### Does The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry 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 £1,483. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,242 a year.

### How large is The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund?

In its latest reported year The Surrey Association of Church Bell Ringers Belfry Repair Fund reported income of £3,370 and spending of £1,483.


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