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Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers

Also known as: Cccbr, The Central Council

We bring ringers together, and represent them nationally and internationally, to promote public awareness of church bells and change ringing. We provide advice and assistance and information to church authorities and ringing societies. We assist in the provision, restoration and maintenance of church bells.

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Activities & Mission

We bring ringers together, and represent them nationally and internationally, to promote public awareness of church bells and change ringing. We provide advice and assistance and information to church authorities and ringing societies. We assist in the provision, restoration and maintenance of church bells.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 12 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,698
Latest Expenditure
£61,152

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 154.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 154.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£39,698
£61,1520 / 75
2023
£43,968
£66,3780 / 75
2022
£55,075
£70,5630 / 100
2021
£32,806
£31,5130 / 100
2020
£47,740
£25,3760 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers

What does Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers do?

We bring ringers together, and represent them nationally and internationally, to promote public awareness of church bells and change ringing. We provide advice and assistance and information to church authorities and ringing societies. We assist in the provision, restoration and maintenance of church bells.

How much income did Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers report in 2024?

Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £61k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers registered as a charity?

Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1975 as charity number 270036. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers?

Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tina Rae Stoecklin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers operate?

Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers operates across 12 areas, including Australia, Canada, France and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers a registered charity?

Yes — Central Council Of Church Bell Ringers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270036.

Details

Address
136 Milehouse Road
PLYMOUTH
PL3 4DE
Registration Date
19 September 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
270036
Charity Number
270036

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Trustees

Tina Rae Stoecklin Chair
Alison Lesley Edmonds
Beverly Faber
Ernest William De Legh-Runciman
Fergus McCallum Stuart Stracey
Peter Ian Harrison
Prof Ian Roulstone
Victoria Louise Chapman

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cccbr
  • The Central Council

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