# The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 505098 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/505098)
- Website: https://wdcra.org.uk
- Latest income: £11.7k; spending £9,046
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Birmingham City, Worcestershire
- Trustees: 15
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/worcestershire-and-districts-change-ringing-association-belfry-repairs-fund

The objects of the charity are set out in rule 2 of the Rules of the Belfry Repairs Fund and are as follows:The object of the Fund shall be to advance the Christian Religion by providing grants towards repairs, renovation (excluding ropes) or augmentations of existing rings of bells and the installation of sound control apparatus in towers within the Associations area

## 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 | £11.7k | £9,046 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £67.9k | £8,241 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £12.2k | £4,379 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £6,957 | £3,181 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,520 | £1,669 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the fund shall be to advance the Christian religion by providing grants towards new rings of bells, the repair, renovation (excluding ropes) or augmentation of existing rings of bells, the transfer of rings of bells, and the installation of sound control apparatus provided in towers within the association's area. Grants may also be provided towards maintenance inspections and basic maintenance undertaken by professional bell hanging companies.

## What it funds

The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund reported income of £11.7k and spending of £9,046. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £26.5k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City and Worcestershire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (wdcra.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 Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City and Worcestershire.

### Does The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund give each year?

The register does not break out The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs 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 £9,046. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,303 a year.

### How large is The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund?

In its latest reported year The Worcestershire and Districts Change Ringing Association Belfry Repairs Fund reported income of £11.7k and spending of £9,046.


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