The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund
Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford
Activities & Mission
Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford
Grants
The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £32,002
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- religious activities
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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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
Financial Efficiency
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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Oxford Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers Restoration Fund (organisation 284053)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £58,581 | £32,002 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £302,634 | £23,664 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £44,923 | £12,035 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £39,987 | £1,740 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £31,534 | £43,928 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund
What does The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund do?
Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford
How much income did The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund report in 2025?
The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund registered as a charity?
The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1974 as charity number 268390. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund?
The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALAN MARCHBANK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund operate?
The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund operates across 8 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 268390.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated