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The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund

Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford

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Activities & Mission

Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford

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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£302,634
Latest Expenditure
£23,664

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 7.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 7.8%
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£302,634
£23,6640 / 0
2023
£44,923
£12,0350 / 0
2022
£39,987
£1,7400 / 0
2021
£31,534
£43,9280 / 0
2020
£11,688
£18,2300 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund reported total income of £303k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.

Details

Address
The Croft
Milton Hill
Steventon
Abingdon
OX13 6BD
Registration Date
4 November 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
268390
Charity Number
268390

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Trustees

ALAN MARCHBANK Chair
BRIAN JAMES GATWARD
CATHERINE LANE
GRAHAM CLIFTON
JONATHAN DENNISS CHAMBERLAIN
KEN DAVENPORT
STUART FREDERICK GIBSON
STUART GIBSON

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