The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

To promote the conservation and enhancement of the listed historic Taylor's Bell Foundry, its machinery, equipment and archives, for the public benefit.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the conservation and enhancement of the listed historic Taylor's Bell Foundry, its machinery, equipment and archives, for the public benefit.

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.

Local Authority

Leicestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£846,139

Latest Expenditure

£281,162

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 71.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 32.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £68,472

Charitable Activities £698,467

Other Trading £0

Investments £79,200

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £200,356

Raising Funds £80,806

Governance £11,090

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£846,139	£281,162	£200,356	£4,720,142	£24,599	3 / 31
2024	£2,885,500	£3,292,517	£3,251,641	£303,619	£131,799	4 / 30
2023	£995,130	£591,139	£540,665	£710,636	£95,244	2 / 0
2022	£492,088	£673,759				0 / 6
2021	£955,244	£687,869	£624,464	£488,316	£43,182	1 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

What does The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust do?

To promote the conservation and enhancement of the listed historic Taylor's Bell Foundry, its machinery, equipment and archives, for the public benefit.

How much income did The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust report in 2025?

The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust reported total income of £846k and reported expenditure of £281k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust registered as a charity?

The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2016 as charity number 1166562. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust?

The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Andrew John Slade Professor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust operate?

The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166562.