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Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers

Also known as: Chester Dg

Training in the art of church bell ringing.Training in church bell maintenance.Arranging and running practice meetings for church bell ringers.Arranging and running church bell ringing competitions.Arranging church bell ringing for special events and commemorations.Providing grants towards the preservation, restoration, and augmentation of church bells and their fittings.

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Activities & Mission

Training in the art of church bell ringing.Training in church bell maintenance.Arranging and running practice meetings for church bell ringers.Arranging and running church bell ringing competitions.Arranging church bell ringing for special events and commemorations.Providing grants towards the preservation, restoration, and augmentation of church bells and their fittings.

Grants

Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£4,686
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
education and training, religious activities, arts, culture, heritage, or science and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£70,627
Latest Expenditure
£4,686

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 6.6%
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£70,627
£4,6860 / 12
2024
£16,384
£17,1410 / 20
2023
£11,353
£2,4630 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers

What does Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers do?

Training in the art of church bell ringing.Training in church bell maintenance.Arranging and running practice meetings for church bell ringers.Arranging and running church bell ringing competitions.Arranging church bell ringing for special events and commemorations.Providing grants towards the preservation, restoration, and augmentation of church bells and their fittings.

How much income did Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers report in 2025?

Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers reported total income of £71k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers registered as a charity?

Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 August 2012 as charity number 1148441. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers?

Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers operate?

Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers operates across 9 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Derbyshire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers a registered charity?

Yes — Chester Diocesan Guild Of Church Bell Ringers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148441.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5018528
Charity Number
1148441

Trustees

David Thomas Glynne Jones
Gillian Sandra Caulfield-Pleavin
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Chester Dg

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