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The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers

AIMS TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF DURHAM & NEWCASTLE BY:PROMOTING THE RINGING OF BELLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND ON OTHER APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS;RECRUITING AND TRAINING RINGERS;ENCOURAGING THE ART OF CHANGE-RINGING;HELPING RINGERS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR RINGING; ANDASSISTING WITH THE CARE OF RESTORATION OF BELLS AND THEIR FITTINGS.

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Activities & Mission

AIMS TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF DURHAM & NEWCASTLE BY:PROMOTING THE RINGING OF BELLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND ON OTHER APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS;RECRUITING AND TRAINING RINGERS;ENCOURAGING THE ART OF CHANGE-RINGING;HELPING RINGERS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR RINGING; ANDASSISTING WITH THE CARE OF RESTORATION OF BELLS AND THEIR FITTINGS.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,775
Latest Expenditure
£7,211

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 66.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 66.9%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£10,775
£7,2110 / 531
2024
£10,343
£4,2600 / 430
2023
£10,419
£4,4570 / 452
2021
£61,556
£68,4390 / 456

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Frequently asked questions about The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers

What does The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers do?

AIMS TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF DURHAM & NEWCASTLE BY:PROMOTING THE RINGING OF BELLS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP AND ON OTHER APPROPRIATE OCCASIONS;RECRUITING AND TRAINING RINGERS;ENCOURAGING THE ART OF CHANGE-RINGING;HELPING RINGERS TO IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR RINGING; ANDASSISTING WITH THE CARE OF RESTORATION OF BELLS AND THEIR FITTINGS.

How much income did The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers report in 2025?

The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £7k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers registered as a charity?

The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1978 as charity number 507497. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers?

The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jack Hanlon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers operate?

The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers operates across 8 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers a registered charity?

Yes — The Durham And Newcastle Diocesan Association Of Church Bell Ringers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 507497.

Details

Address
8 Station Road
SEAHAM
County Durham
SR7 0AA
Registration Date
28 April 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
507497
Charity Number
507497

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Trustees

Jack Hanlon Chair
Andrew Cairns
Anthea Elizabeth Langford Enzor
Dr Julia Lee
Dr Michael Charles Prentice
Helen Louise Scott
Also governs 1 other charity
HOWARD SMITH
James Crowther
Janet Lesley Jackson
KRISTOPHER KING
Prof Christopher James Crabtree
Robert Victor Criddle
Sonia Alice Thompson
Stephen Brooke Bell
Stephen John Bean

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