18 74 150 YEARS The Guild of Devonshire Ringers ESTABLISHED 21st MARCH 1874 148th Report for the year ending 31st December 2024 Registered Charity 1002950 PATRON The Right Reverend Doctor Mike Harrison, the Lord Bishop of Exeter ASSOCIATE PATRONS The Right Reverend The Bishops of Crediton and Plymouth The Very Reverend The Dean of Exeter The Venerable The Archdeacons of Barnstaple Exeter, Plymouth and Totnes
2 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers Trustees, Report Charity Name: The Guild of Devonshire Ringers. Charity Number: 1002950. Principal Address 11 Ashley Road. Uffculme. Cullompton. Devon EX15 3AY. Trustees President- Timothy M Bayton. Secretary-john R Martin. Treasurer- Charlotte A Boyce. Governing Document Constitution adopted 5 May 1990 as amended 2 May 1998. as furtheramended 23 lune 21KJI and 17 June 2006. How the Charity is Constituted The Guild of Devonshire Ringers is an unincorporated association. Trustee Selection Methtxls Trustees are elected by the membership of The Guild of Devonshi Ringers. Additional Governance Information The trustees are 5UPPOrted by officers of the charity who are responsible for arranging and co-ordinating the activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to the charitable objectives. The officers are elected by the members of The Guild of Devonshire Ringers. The trustees and officers meet regularly to review progress against delivery of the charitable objectives. Charitsble Objertives The promotion of the Christian religion bv= The promotion and fostering of the ringing of bells for Christian worship and on other appropriate occasions. The provision of financial asSlStance to churches within Devon for the purpose of maintaining and improving their bell installations Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects Providing troining and development Bellringing is a public performance which requires a high level of skill to produce a sound which is pleasing to the listening public. The Guild offers tailored training opportunities to help members improve their skills when ringing for christs.an worship and on other appropriate occasions. Enabling members to meetforperfom?cnces ond community building In some areas across Devon bellringing teams are short of number5 to ring for Christian worship or lack the necessary skills and experience to be able to improve their performance on occasions when they ring. The Guild arranges, advertises and hosts strurtured events to provide opportunities for members to meet for practice and the building of social networks. The Guild produces. hosts and distributes newsletters via email and its website to effectively share news and best practice about bellringing in Devon and to promote community connections between all bellringers. Arranging ondpromotingfvndraising octivities The Guild arrange5 both regular and one-off fundraising initiatives to 5UPPOrt the objective of providing tinancial assistance to churches within Devon. Many of these initiatives take place at our regular practice and meeting events but members are also offed the opportunity to make a donation or a Gift Aid declaration when they renew their annual subscription. The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission of public benefit.
Annual Report for the year 2024 3 Main Achievements Troining The Guild and branches provided training for members, including in.. bell handling, raising and lowering in peal, Plain Hunt, Plain Bob Doubles. basic method ringing on higher numbers, Stedman Triples. Surprise Major. Recruitment and Retention A survey on the State of Ringing An Devon was produced by a workgroup of the Guild. offering insights into participation numbers and therefore also retruitment needed. The workgroup also hosted a recruitment event at a tower in Central Exeter. One branch of the Guild organised a community-building event for newer members,. planning began for a similar event aimed at new members throughout the Guild. Young Ringers Fostering a sense of community among its younger members. the Guild continued to run monthly practices. as well as providing additional opportunities to ring together, including in the Ringing World National Youth Contest in July. Ringing Round Devon Published both on paper and online. the quarterly magazines for 2024 featured. an anniversary challenge of 150 ringing things, a5 well a5 reports on training and achievements. There were idea5 to help with training, and details of sourceS available to members.. the Guild library, publicity resources, demonstration bell, mini ring. For the community of ringers, the publication continues to provide information about births. deaths and marriages, as well as promoting events and fundraising activities. 150th Anniversary Celebrations To mark its anniversary year. special ringing and a number of fundrdising events were organised. The dinner for 130 members and friends was an opportunity to build relationships in the community of bellringers, a5 well a5 displaying memorabilia from the history of the organi5ation, demonstrating change ringing on handbells, and raising funds for bell restoration projects. Branded clothing, sold by the Guild, continues to offer members a greater sense of belonging. The Guild contributed to the production of the 2024 Ringing World calendar, which featured towers in Devon.. sales of both the calendar and the new book about the history of The Guild of Devonshire Ringers raised further funds for improving bell installation5 in the county. The workshop5, talk5. service and choir brought ringers together as a community on the day of the annual meeting, as did special peals, quarter peals and touches rung in the course of the year. Meeting of the Central Councilof Church Bell Rlngers The Guild hosted the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers in Devon for lirst time in 50 years. Over the weekend, there were also opportunities for ringing at nine different towers on Friday, five on Saturday, eleven on Sunday. Ringers from far and wide met together as a community, ensuring that the ringing of bells for Christian worship and on other appropriate occasions will continue in the future. Bell Installatton Inspecttons Bells and Belfrie5 Advisors from the Guild conducted inspections at fourteen tower5 in Devon. offering assistance with maintaining and improving the installations.
4 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers Financial Review: Statement on the Charity's Policy on Reserves The Guild of Devonshire Ringers maintains a number of reserves-. General Fund The General Fund balance is invested to produce income which together with subscriptions and tower affiliations from members and peal fees provides sufficient funds to support the work of the Guild. The balance also facilitates cash flow and enables the development of new projects and initiatives. The trustees have considered that a minimum amount should be held in reserves in the General Fund" which should be suffitient to tover the overhead costs of winding up the organisation, the backlog of peal recording costs and a sum for innovative future projects. This amount also provides adequate cash flow and a reasonable contingency for unforeseen financial risks. The fund is unrestricted. Other Various Unrestricted Funds Other unrestricted funds may be disclosed in the Guild 3¢¢ounts from time to time to reflect items whereby separate disclosu aids tranSpaAC¥ for the ader. These funds include the Denmish Fund, Instruction and Education Fund, Library Fund and Young Ringers Fund. For the 150th Anniversary of The Guild of Devonshire Ringers the following funds were designated to be shown separately: 2024Ringing World Calendar. Anniversary Dinner. 150th Anniversary Book. The trustees monitor the level of these funds and transfer monie5 back to the General Fund or Bell Restoration Fund if these funds are not being utilised for the inten(led purpose. Subscriptions Received In Advance Fund The balance on the subscription fund comprise5 the subscriptions collected for the following linancial year. Subscriptions are collected through the membership system. Any subscriptions received after 30 September relate to the following calendar year. This fund is unrestricted. Branch Funds Branch funds represent the accumulation of funds held by the seven branches of the Guild. Each vear a percentage of the subscriptions are passed to the branches to fund activities within their geographical area. In addition, the branches may receive additional donations from members to fund activities. Each branch has a committee elected by its membership. which decides how the funds are used within the rules of the charity. and on the level of funds to maintain. These funds are unrestricted. Bell Restoration Fund The Bell Restoration Fund is a restricted fund which receive5 donations from members, branche5 and other fund-raising events along with the gift aid claimed by the Guild. In addition, it receives an annual transfer from the General Fund, as agreed at the AGM. All funds are then paid to the Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund (Registered Charity 2764901. The trustees of the Devon Church Bell Restoratr"on Fund pay grants out of annual income to fund maintenance and improvements to bell installations in Devon. Format of the Accounts The Trustees have decided to report the Guild accounts on a Receipts and Payments basis. The level of disclosure is far smaller than following the Charities SORP. Thi5 decision has been made to keep things as straightforward as possible for the Treasurer and Independent Examiner and for those who hold those roles in the future. To account on a receipts and payments basis, the accounts should show the movement between opening and closing bank and cash balances. They should also show a statement of assets and liabilities. In this transitional year we have used the balance sheet position as reported at 2023 las thi5 wa5 not significantly different from the total cash and bank balances), and adjusted opening balances and comparatives to include Branch figures. *The balance on the General fund at 31 December per the accounts less transfers agreed ai the AGM in the followingjune.
Annual Report forthe year 2024 5 Financial Review of the Year The General Fund has generated a surplus of £3.947.77. This includes net income from badges. clothing and photographs of £614.05 and interest of £281.32. There were 571 paying members in 2024. The tollethon of subscriptions and membership records are maintsined with Membermojo. Membermojo costs for 2024 totsl £398.61. However, it should be noted that approx. £123 of this cost relates to transaction costs concerning merchandise sales. All subscriptions received in advance for 2025 are held in a separate fund Ithe opening balance having been transferred to the General Fund and Branch Funds at the start of the yearl. There was very little movement on the Denmish Fund and Instruction and Education Fund. The Young Ringers Fund intludes a donation from Devon Association of £500 and pantaI contributions associated with the RWNYC costs. We have increased the donation paid to Pinhoe Church for the monthly practice. The Anniversary Dinner was a special evening. We tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible, and the Guild budgeted to pay for the honorary guests. The Guild contributed £100.70 to costs which was lower than our budget. The auction and raffle raised £1.120. which were transferred to the Bell Restoration Fund. The 2024 Ringing World Calendar netted profits of £1.065.23 recognised in 2023, which we transferred to the Bell Restoration Fund this year. A small stock of the arbniversary book remains. but the sales covered its costs, producing net income of £256.42. These funds will be transferred to the Bell Restoration Fund in the New Year. The Bell Restoration Fund benefi.tted from anniversary activities and donations received a5 part of the subscription process. The intome (eIved as a result of the Guild festival declined, but donations received from the subscription process were very healthy. The Guild can claim gift aid on subscriptions and donations. Our policy is to transfer these funds to the Bell Restoration Fund. Outstanding gift aid claims were made and received for 2022 and 2023, which resulted in £295.25 received above the £1.4LKI included in the 2022 and 2023 accounts. The remaining balance on the Bell Restoration Fund of £980 was paid to DCBRF in early January. The seven Branches of the Guil¢J hold funds which total £11,371.09. These funds have accumulated over several years from subscriptions and donations to be used in the course of running Branch activities and supporknng towers and training activities held for Branch members. We anticipate these funds will reduce in the coming years with the purchase of simulator equipment, training grants and donations to the Bell Restoratr"on Fund. Excluding branch bank and cash a55et5. the Guild holds £16.956.09 cash a55ets. of which £5,181.54 relate to subscriptions and donations in the 2025 collection process. Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved Trustees. report above Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees rimothy M Bayton, President Date.. 30th May, 2025
6 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGisfERED CHARITY P40. I{950 RECEIPTSAND PAYMENTSACCOUNT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER IOZ4 In5trucknon and Edurtioii Fund General Fund Denmisth Fund Library Fund Balance at I january 20241as re5tatedl Tnsfer5 frorn GeneTal Fund (agreed at 2024 AGMI Transfer of subs retrived in advance 8.057.11 -2.725.(KI 1.196.74 245.04 436.80 Iw.( 187.39 225.( Income lexcludingtran5fer51 Sub5cription5 and Donations Fundraising Events and Trading Income 4,695.30 5.019.72 281.32 5.01 30.( 59. Total 9.996.34 5.01 89.( Expendirure lexlcudingtransfersl Administration Ringing Community costs Fundraising and Trading Costs Grants and Donations -2,039.16 -1.531.38 -3,574.07 -73.81 -370.48 -7,144.61 -73.81 -470.48 OtherTransfer5 Transfers to Bell Fund Balance at 31 Decernber 2024 -10).70 9,279.88 246.06 462.99 130.91 STATEME1oF MOVEMEKfoN FUNDSFOR THEYEAR ENDED31WDECEMBER2023. RESfATEDTO INCLUDE BRANCH FLINDS Instruction and Educknr Fund Gener41 Fumd Denmisth Fund Librdry Fund Balance at lJ3nuary 2024 TnSFer5 frorn GeneTal Fund la8Teed at 2023 AGMI Incotne Expendirure othertransfers TnSFer5 to Bell Fund Balance at 31 DecembEr 2023 8,250.95 .2.560.(M) 5,628.67 -3.274.51 12. 245.04 4(K).OD IrM).( 89.70 410.( -63.20 -323.31 8,057.11 245.04 436.80 187.39
Annual Report forthe year 2024 7 Rin8ing World Sub5criptiMs Anniversary (3nd8r ih advathte Fund Youn8 Ringets Restowation Fund Fund Dinner F1)d Bvamth Total Fut)ds Total 262.05 6LK).00 1.1>40.(M) I.5.23 I.34 10.204.26 23,298.22 1,8(Q.00 .1.34 603.60 869.60 2,772.60 315.50 5.349.Tr) 83.50 2.608.55 2,629.56 1.729. 24.41 16.434.57 14.963.77 405.73 5.232.(WJ 869.60 3,088.10 5,232.CX) 5,349. 2.692.05 4.382.97 31,704.07 -167.46 -74.67 -839.95 -1,516.80 -282.50 -2,713.92 -2,281.29 4,132.97 -12.779.20 -7.481.65 -26,675.11 -1.313.36 -5,252.70 -2.435.63 -7.199.15 -7,199.15 -1,313.36 -5,252.70 -167.46 -2.435.63 ILMI.70 -1.120.(WJ 3.291.05 980.00 -I.S_23 -1.105.82 11,371.09 418.29 5,181.54 256.42 28,327.18 Young Ringers Restoration Fund Fund World Subscripti Anniversary candar in advance Futhd Fund thnner Branch Funds Fund Fund Total 518.05 10,316.63 19,820.37 2,050.IX) 1,893.15 -5.093.28 48.00 -304. 1,240.C#) -2(KJ.(WJ 1,804.0) -726_77 -12.IK) I62.() -61.66 5,286.37 4.248.61 17,773.19 -14.295.34 1,150.13 -1,150.13 10,204.26 262.05 1,040. I,C65.23 1c.34 23.298.22
8 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers Central Council Representratives CCCBR AGM notes- 127th meettng on 6th September 2024. Exeter Details of the agenda and full work group reports can be found at CCCBR 2024 Annual Meeting Papers. Recordings of the meetings. work group presentations and Ringing 2030 can be found at https'./lcccbr.org.uk/about/annual-meetings/2024-annual-meetingl Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund (Charity Number 276490} During 2024 ten projects have been completed for a total of £29,2(K). Inspections were completed at 12 different churches across the county and several applications forms were sent and received. We held our USLJal two meetings during the year on 26th March and 18th ottober. An initiative that has been revi51ted this year was to write to all the PCC'5 in the Exeter Diocese asking for donations to the fund. This was achieved with the help of Neil Williams who is the Director of Finance for the Diocese and has proved very fruitful having received over £3.300 from 87 different PCC'S. The Tru5tee5 have paid due regard to the Charity Commi55ion'5 guidance on public benefit. The aim of the Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund remains to provide financial assistance to churches in the County of Devon and Diocese of Exeter for the purpose of storIng. maintainin8 and improving their bell inst311ations, 50 as to ensure their continuing use for religiou5 purpose5 and for the ongoing development of the cultural art of English church bell ringing. Though bells are housed predominantly in premises of the Church of England the practice of church bell ringing is open to all regardless of age, creed or culture- and being a very public instrument may be heard by all. Income Received- £29.132 Some notable amount5 are a5 follow5= £8,370. the Smale Bequest Investment Portfolio £1.822 - Bank Interest £9,844- Guild of Oevonshire Ringers and its Branches including £1.065 from the joint Assoc and Guild calendar sales £1.940- Devon Association £3.327- Letter to PCC'S £I,000- Legacy from Jane Doidge Iwhitchurch, Tavistockl, Grants Pald In 2024- £29.200 for 11 Pyolects £800 to Tedburn St Mary to have a new bell pad and overhaul of clappers and bearings £1.250 to Colaton Raleigh to refurbish two headstocks and overhaul the bearings and clappers £6.250 to Bigbury to have their six bells rehung in a reconditioned frame with all new fittings £2.100 to Tawstock to have the frame repainted and the wheels renovated £1,900 to Sidmouth to have the frame repainted and new mesh walkways around the bells £500 to Exminster to have a new rope guide fitted £950 to Uplyme to have the frame repainted and two clapper5 rebu5hed £6,800 to Kingswear to augment the existing ring of 3 to a ring of 6 £6.250 to Wembury to have their six bells rehung in the existing frame with all new hthngs £2.400 to Tiverton. St Peter for a geneial overhaul ahead of the 100 anniversary of the bells Grants Offered in 2024 (not yet paidl.- £33.620 for 7 Projects £6.500- H3lberton- replace headstocks. clappers. bearings and tuning £10,300- Oakford-full rehang in new frame with all new h"tting5 and tuning £5.900- Coldridge- rehang in existing frame with all new fitbngs and tuning £5.900- Rose Ash - complete han8 in original restored frame £2,100- HolsWOrthy- replace clappers, crown staples and main bearings, refurb the gudgeons £1,350- Holne- to overhaul the bearings to all but 4" and rebuild wheels to all but 5" £1.570- Roborough to have the frame stabilised
Annual Report forthe year 2024 9 Grants Offered pre 2024 but not Paid- £16.550 ft>r 3 Projert5 Hatherleigh £8,100- Complete rehang Marlborough- £7.200- Rehang in existing refurbished frame Talaton - £1,250- to have the frame repainted There are a further four application forms that have been sent out but not yet returned. Total uncomrnitted fund5 at 31 DeMber 2024 5tand5 at £16.364. Committee Members and Trustees for 2024- 2025 Secretary.. Janet Deem. 73. Salterton Road. Exmouth. EX8 2BR101395 272444.. dcbrf72@gmail.coml, David Hird (Chairman), Elaine Grant ITrea5urerl, dcbrftreasurer@gmail.com, Andrew Cleave120251, Graham Sharland. lan Smith. James Steer120241. and Alena Wardle. Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund (Re&Stered Charity No: 2764) Accounts for the Year ended 31 Dember 2024 Statèmènt of Financial Attivities Income & Expenditure Account INCOME Guild of Devonshire Ringers and its Branches Devon Association of Ringers Donation Button (via CAFI Other Donations and Fundraising TOTAL DONATIONS 2024 2023 1940 241 6355 18380 2121 947 2852 10724 Tax Refunds IGift Aid) Bank Interest Investment Income (Smale Bequest) TOTAL INCOME 560 1822 8370 29132 407 1339 9363 21833 EXPENDITURE Grants to Bell Restoration Projerts= Tiverton St Paul Sampford Peverell Stoodleigh Huntshaw Holcombe 8urnell Tedburn St Mary Colaton Raleigh Bigbury Tawstock Sidmouth Exminster Uplyme Kingswear Wembury Tiverton St Peter GRANTS PAID ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Auditor's Honorarium TOTAL EXPENDITURE GAINS ILOSSESI Income less expenditure Increase (Decrease) in value of investments 300 380 FA)0 3700 1500 8(K) 1250 6250 21(K) 5CN) 950 6250 292(K) 25 29225 25 6505 1931 12374 12281 15328 4351 19679 NET GAIN ILOSSI
10 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers Independent Examiner'5 ReporttotheTru5tee5 of The Devon Churth Bell Re5tordtion Fund I report to the trustees on my examinatien ofthe èc¢ourts of the Charity forthe yearended 31 December 2024- Respective W0nbIlle5 oltrLtstees and ewaminer The charity's trustees are responsible fDr ihe preparation of the accounts_The charity's trustees considerthat an audit is not required forthisyear undersecbon 144121 of theChartbe5Act2011 Ithe 2011 Actl and that an independent examinabon 15 needed. examine the 3¢¢0unrs under sect&)n 145of the 2011 Art". to follow the prOreS laid down in the Eeneral Directionsgwen by the Charitycommission undersection 14Sl5llbl of the 2011 Act., 3nd to State whether particularrnatter5 have come to rnyattention. Baslsof It)dependem e¥amlnels I have completed my examinatson. I confirm th3t no material matters have come to ry attention in connection with the examination giving rne cause to belie¥ethat ITh any rnaterial respect.. l. atcounting records were not kepf in Tespect of theTrust as required by sethon 130of the Act., or 2. the a¢¢ounrs do nor acwrd Wih those records." or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conrnIng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charitse5 (Accounts and Reports1 Regulabons 211)8 otherthan any requirement thatthe accounts give a Yrue and fair view whith is not a matter considered 05 part of ah independent emamination. I have no conorns and have tome atross no other mattets In tonnection %vtth the examination towhith attentian should be drawn in this rerxyt in orderto enable a proper understsndingof the accounts to be reached. Mrs Hania Lee FCCA 7 February 2025. Lee Accounting ISWI knmited, 19b Gotver5 Hilt Road, Kin8Steignton. Newton Abbot. Devon TQ12 38P
Annual Report for the year 2024 11 THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILITIES Bank and Cash Assets Cash held with Stripe Cash held Guild Bank account balances Net total of other asset5 reported at 2023 Opening funds previously reported Restatements.. Adjustment to 2024 subscription fund for transfers to branches Bank and cash held by Branches. Total Bank and Cash Assets 2024 2023 1,537.15 26.06 15.392.88 0.00 195.04 12,283.22 12.10 12,490.36 16,956 09 603.60 10,356.18 23.450.14 11,371.09 28.327.18 Other assets and liabilities of the Guild Badge stock lstated at costl Anniversary book stock (stated at cost) Remaining 2024 Peal fees not yet received Gift Aid Claim for funds received in 2024. Young Ringer coordinator expenses Bellfund payments due to DCBRF 228.70 293.03 29.40 1.963.75 -34.00 -980.00 29,828.06 In addition the Guild owns the following assets which have no value in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities Denmisch Simulator Ring on loan to Exeter School. Frank Mack Mobile Mini-Ring. The George Tribe Mo(Jel Ring. Display Boards and Display Materials. Projector. 'Branch funds presented at 3111212023 exclude any 2024 subscription monies. Any funds held for 2024 subscriptions have been move¢J back to the Substription in Advance Fund. 'Ests'mate based on gifte(J subscriptions and donations received through Membermojo in 2024.
12 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 NOTES ON PREPARATION OF ACCOUNTS The Guild has moved to a receipts and payments basis of accounting and separately have also incorporated Branch funds into its accounts. As the Guild's non-cash assets had a net value of £12.10 comparatives have not been restated to a receipts and payments basis. The onlv restatement of comparatives are the inclusion of Branch assets and transfers between the originally recorded Guild fund5 and Branch funds. NOTES ON TRADING AND FUNDRAISING AcfiviTIES As a UK Registered Charity the Guild is able to incur trading income of upto £8,000.00 without payment of tax. In addition it can hold fund raising events provided the surplus is used for Charitable purposes. During the Anniverary year. the Guild's trading and fundraising activities were significantly higher than previous years bLWt remained below the threshold. The table below provides more details on these activities. Direct Income Expenditure To Bellfund Surplus Bfwd Trading Activities Peal fees 561.60 New51etter income and report advertising income 270.00 Library sales of surplus stock 59.00 Badges 568.00 Clothing 3,387.62 Photos 232.50 Anniversary Book 2.608.55 Ringing World Calendar surplus bfwd 1.065.23 0.00 Trading activities net surplus for the year 1.065.23 7.687.27 561.60 270.00 59.00 8.31 515.88 89.86 172.92 -1,065.23 0.00 -6,009.70 -1,065.23 1,677.57 -559.69 -2,871.74 -142.64 -2.435.63 Fundraising Activities Anniversary Dinner Committee meeting and AGM raffles SW Branch Dinner Branch fund raising activities Trading and fundraising activities net surplus for the year I,040. 5,232.00 -5,252.70 -1,120.00 -100.70 315.50 -315.50 0.00 1.163.50 -1.373.50 -210.00 565.50 -143 30 -424.20 -2.00 2.105.23 14,963.77 -12,779.20 -2,924.93 1,364.87 The table above does not include costs such as Membermojo transaction costs or Newsletter printing costs. The Anniversary dinner loss was expected and toncerned the meal costs for honarary guests Badge costs contain closing stock of £228.70 may be realised in future years Anniversary book costs contain closing stock of £293.03 which may be realised in future years Guild clothing was priced on the basis of low orders and to cover Membermojo transaction costs on clothinging receipts. Due to the high take-up. the clothing supplier gave a substantial discount.
Annual Report for the year 2024 13 THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 2024 2023 GENERAL FUND MOVEMENTS OPENING BALANCE Less transfers agreed at 2024 AGM 8,057.11 -2,725.CK) 5.332.11 8,250.95 -2,560.00 5.690.95 INCOME Ilncluding transfers from subscription fund) Ringing members, subscriptions 70% Affiliation fees Non Resident Life Members Peal fees Newsletter and report sales and advertising income Interest Badge, Clothing and photograph sales Tower donation for Central Council weekend 4,396.70 I,iii.00 66.00 561.60 270.00 281.32 4,188.12 380.00 11,254.74 3,805.00 980.00 50.00 609.30 214.50 210.00 0.00 5,868.80 EXPENDITURE lincluding transfers) Annual report Anniversary dinner costs Newsletter expenses Central Council subscription Central Council representatives. expenses Administration expenses Misc Online subscription system annual cost Purchase of badges, clothing and photographs Purchase of projector Meeting expenses Leaflets Guild website Insurance + opening prepayment (annual cost £558.90) Striking Competition expenses Tower donations for Central Council weekend 662.15 100.70 1,007 83 108.60 586.00 894.54 117.60 560.58 47.89 -12.00 75.00 173.13 50.00 72.00 239.00 90.00 558.90 50.00 20.CK) -67.89 398.61 3,574.07 36.00 105.00 838.35 143 55 380.00 7,306.97 3,502.64 SURPLUS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE CLOSING BALANCE 3,947.77 9.279.88 2,366.16 8.057.11 The Insurance cost contains the opening prepayment of £279.45 due to the move from accruals ac- counting Purchase of badges, clothing and photographs includes the opening badge stock of £259.69
14 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 2024 2023 DENMISCH FUND MOVEMENTS OPENING BALANCE Income Misc costs CLOSING BALANCE 245.04 5.01 -3.99 246.06 245.04 0.00 0.00 245.04 INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION FUND OPENING BALANCE Add Transfers agreed at 2024 AGM EXPENDITURE Education officer travel expenses ART Course fees ART Assessor travel expenses 436.80 100.crf) 4.00 i(x).00 28.47 30.00 15.34 73.81 462.99 50.00 13.20 63.20 436.80 CLOSING BALANCE LIBRARY FUND MOVEMENTS OPENING BALANCE Add Transfers agreed at 2024 AGM INCOME Library sales Other donations 187 39 225.00 89.70 410.00 59.Crf) 30.00 89.00 11.00 0.00 11.00 EXPENDITURE Library acquisitions and materials Library venue costs 70.48 300.00 370.48 130.91 23.31 300.00 323.31 187.39 CLOSING BALANCE YOUNG RINGERS FUND MOVEMENrs OPENING BALANCE Add Transfers agreed at 2024 AGM INCOME Donation Devon Association Contributions from Young Ringers 262.05 600.1KJ 518.05 500.LK) 369.60 869.60 48.00 0.00 48.00 EXPENDITURE Tower costs RWNYC costs and other costs 330.CKJ 983.36 1.313.36 418.29 180.00 124.00 304.00 CLOSING BALANCE 262.05
Annual Report for the year 2024 15 THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 2024 2023 BELL RESTORATION FUND MOVEMENT OPENING BALANCE INCOME and TRANSFERS Transfer from General Fund Transfer from Anniversary Dinner Fund Transfer from Ringing World Calendar Fund Branch Transfers - Aylesbeare East Devon Exeter Mid Devon North East NorthlNorth West South West 0.00 1,8(X).Crf) 1.120.00 1.065.23 2.050.00 0.00 0.00 70.63 541.00 200.00 0.00 95.70 0.00 242.80 3,200.13 700.00 568.15 10.00 0.00 305.00 310.00 0.00 0.00 5.093.28 555.12 32.00 518 70 5,091.05 295.25 319.06 315.50 397.29 Total transfers Gift Aid tax repayment claim Ifor 2022 and 20231 Ringing Festival donations Committee meeting raffle and teas Exeter Cathedral donations Donated as part of the subscription process 2023 Donated as part of the subscription process 2024 Donated as part of the subscription process 2025 Other donations 750.00 980.00 31.00 8.179.15 Paid to Devon Church Bell Restoration Fund 7,199.15 5,093.28 CLOSING BALANCE 980.00 0.00 ANNIVERSARY DINNER FUND MOVEMENT OPENING BALANCE INCOME Dinner tickets Raffle and Auction proceeds Transfer from General fund to cover guest meals 1.040.00 0.00 4,112.00 1,120.00 100.70 5.332.70 1,240.00 0.00 0.00 1.240.00 EXPENDITURE lincluding transfer to Bell fund} Venue hire, meals and drinks Other costs of the fun(Jraising evening Transfer to Bell Fund 5,110 20 142.50 1,120.00 6,372.70 200.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 CLOSING BALANCE 1.040.00
16 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 2024 2023 RINGING WORLD CALENDAR FUND MOVEMENT OPENING BALANCE INCOME Calendar sales and misc donations collected 1,065.23 0.00 1.804.00 EXPENDITURE lincluding transfer to Bell fundl Printing and photography costs Transfers 726.77 12.00 738.77 1,065.23 1,065.23 CLOSING BALANCE 1.065.23 SUBSCRIPTIONS IN ADVANCE FUND MOVEMENr OPENING BALANCE INCOME Ringing members, subscriptions 70% Branch share of subscriptions 30% Donations to the Guild Affiliation fees Branch donations 1,800.34 0.00 3,166.80 1.357.20 24.00 552 00 249.00 5,349.00 1.093.40 468.60 11.00 154.00 135.00 1,862.00 EXPENDITURE lincluding transfer to General Fund) Opening balance transferred to General Fund and Branches Online subscription system transaction costs 1.800.34 167.46 1,967 80 0.00 61.66 61.66 CLOSING BALANCE 5,181.54 1,800.34 ANNIVERSARY BOOK FUND MOVEMETr OPENING BALANCE INCOME Book subscriptions received Book sales Donation received 0.00 1,438.55 1,170.CKJ 83.50 2.692.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENDITURE Printing costs Other costs- postage and advertising 2,05120 384.43 2,435.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 CLOSING BALANCE 256.42 0.00
Annual Report for the year 2024 17 THE GUILD OF DEVONSHIRE RINGERS REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1002950 STATEMENT OF MOVEMENT ON BRANCH FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Norrh and West East Devon MKI North East 2024 Totsl 2D23 Total Aesbeare Exeter South Bzlance at ljanuary 1.457.32 1.583.27 494.02 1.852.38 2.644.83 358.44 L814.DD 10.204.26 10.116.63 INCOME Btanch share of 2024 Subscription Donation5 received Fundraisin8 raffle5. 138.60 323.40 310.20 343.2 21.40 108.9D 369.Frt) 1.884.30 1.5a7.Th) 26. 62.(YJ 43.(MJ 98.(MJ 17.50 85.(K) 27.IK) 135.(K) L711.$0 476.OD 1.729. 1.258.70 1.$44.13 Branch activitres InterEst 181.(YJ 55.12 la.72 4S4.24 136.65 75.(MJ 232.(W) 193.OD 10.69 2.419.79 872.86 2441 4,98S.57 924.06 22.28 5,286.37 34S.69 489.8S S33.70 fA)7.40 135.90 EXPENDMJRE Adminitratron expenses -10. -12.30 -37.50 -14.87 -74.67 -1.516.80 -1.516 80 401.15 .1.540.16 aCtiVe5 Cost of Branth athvmes Grants Paid directlyto DCBRF -330. 434.95 -75. -839.95 469.50 -Iso.( .i(x). -580.00 -ISO OD -132.50 -2.713 92 .$60.50 -1,277.30 4.248.61 -32.so 479.75 -io.(x) -37.50 .1.606.67 -SS5.12 -32. -518.70 -1.105.82 -1,150.13 Bzlance at 31 December 2024 1.223.01 1.482.39 973.87 1.906.33 3.182.73 494.14 2.108.42 11.371.D9 10.204.26 Worth East Devon Mid North East 2D24 Total Aesbeare Exeter West South P4wng mernbw5 2024 2023 42 36 104 76 33 36 112 102 571 543 139 77 Number llfT¢Wr AffiliatiDn5 by Br3Mh io io 18 22 16 15 13 16 16 20 19 ioi 23
18 The Guild of Devonshire Ringers Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Guild of Devonshire Ringers I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of The Guild of Devonshire Ringers for the year ended 31 December 2024. Re5POn5Abilitie5 ndba515 of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chariknes Act 20111-the Act-l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llbl of the Art. Independent exominers stotement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connec- tion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act: or 2. The accounts do not accord wtth those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which at- tention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be ached.. Signed Paul Willis 7 The Orchard Norton Lane Chew Magna BS40 8RR