CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 January 2023 To 31 December 2023 Charity name: Bells4TheWesternFront Charity registration number: 1165567 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To promote good citizenship amongst the public and to advan public education by: al installing, maintaining and improving church bells and bell inslallalions on the Western Front, and, if necessary, rnaintaining any tower and belfry, so that bells can be rung to enhance or create important memorials to fallen members of the armed forces: b) installing and maintaining audio and visual aids to educate in the role of bells and bellringing. and cl otheiSe commemorating those who seNed in the armed forces in WW1 and who died on the Weslern Front, including grants to registered charities established with charitable purposes similar to our own. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 As above Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Para 1.18 Confirmed - the aims of promoting good citizenship amongst Ihe public and advancing public education have regard lo that guidance.
Additional information {optional) You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about= SORP r&ference Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Our current grant making policy relates solely to St George's Memorial Church in Ypres. We have granted lo the church all bells and fittings and associated equipment and installations that are fixed in silu in the church. This grant largely took place on completior) of the inslallalion in 2017, although residual work continued into 2018. Items of a moveable nature that are placed in the church for use by ringers, church members and visitors will generally remain in the ownership of the charity and this will be clearly indicated. Exceptions lo this policy to be approved case by case by the Trustees. In 2023 we paid £4,752 for remedial works to Ihe belfry roof and spire to improve sound control. Volunteers.. Bellringing is generally a voluntary activity. We advise, and where possible support, the Sl George's Memorial Church in its activities to attract and train volunteers lo become bell ringers at the church in order to form and nurture a local band of ringers as part of the church community. Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers The Charity is indebled lo ils trustees and the many committed volunteers who are involved in our activities. This includes the bell ringers at St George Memorial Church al Ypres for their part in delivering our public benefit objectives. Para 1.38 Other
Achievements and Performance SORP referenc8 Completion of Ypres project with the bells being dedicated on 22. October 2017 and significant progress with the training and development of a local band and working with the Church and local community in Ihe context of our objectives. In 2022 this included discussions lo address local concerns about the effectiveness of the overall soundproofing of the tower when the shutters are closed for general ringing (which includes practice sessions and visiting bands). This was addressed in 2023 as noted above. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 In addilion, a stunning and beautiful Memorial window for Rifleman Bertram Prewett has been completed by ils maker, Eleanor Carr from near York, and has been installed in the cenlre window on the East side of the tower within a group of three windows. Additional infom)ation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 We are not currently actively fundraising. We report that a balance of £14,000 of donations committed lo us at the start of the project were received in 2023. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity has bank balances totalling £42,584 and its only financial commitments relate to the remaining cost of around £IO,WO for completing the illuminated, hand written memorial book noted above. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reseeS Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.22 The Trustees do not hold reserves because the charity does not employ staff or have any other operational commitments. Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a oin concern Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Our donors lend to be relatives of the Fallen, or Schools and olher organisalions connected to them, who wish to establish a long-lasting remembrance. Donors also include bellringers from around the world who support our charitable objectives. Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 In Ypres we work closely with the Chaplain and church authorities al Sl George's Memorial Church and the ongoing achievement of our objectives is dependent on their support, and that of Ihe local band of volunteer bellringers. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Parg 1.46 As for future projects, the charity continues to rely on the talent and expertise of our trustees, in particular the drive and enthusiasm ofAlan Regin without whom the charity and its projects would not exisl. Other
Structure, Governance and Management Descriplion of charity s trusts: Type of governing document Parè 1.25 Constitution 'hrirter', How is the charity conslituted? .l.i. fyojrated CA,()GICi!I jill. CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body enlitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 cio Para 1.25 By collective decision of the current trustees. Additional Snformation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 We work closely with the Chaplain and Church Council of St George's Church, Ypres in several ways. The use of the bells for their charitable purpose depends on having visiting ringers and a local band of ringers. We have agreement with the Council relating to ongoing aC$S to. and use of, the bells at all reasonable times together with facilitating the training of new ringers and fostering its success (involving promotion in church publications, notices, the church website and in relevant meetings). We also have agreement in relation to the showing of recorded audiolvideo content in the church and some practical aspects of this. The main part of this is structured eduGalional material on the history of bells and change ringing and the practical aspects of how bells are rung. Multiple languages Gan be involved. The required arrangements for tower trips for visitors have also been discussed and agreed in principle, although Insuran and health and safety considerations apply. The Council remains enthusiastic aboul the bells and we are satisfied with the undertakings given by them. The charity S organisational structure aT)d any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51
Relationship with any related arties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity name Bells4TheWesternFront Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Formerly Bells4StGeorgeYpres 1165567 Charity's principal address 39 Maud Road London E130JT Names of the charity Irustees who manage the charlty TNstge namè Office lif any) Dates acted If not for whole ear Name of person lor body) entltitd toa int trust•• ifan Alan Regin David R Smith lan G Campbell 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20
Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Di110r name Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trusteè name Dates acted if not for whole èar Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets
Addilional informatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executlve or name5 of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustses declaro that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses Signature(s) Full name(s) Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Alan Regin David Richard Smith Trustee Trustee Dats 31 October 2024
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WAIES B811s4TheWesternFront Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the panod from Section A Receipts and payments Unros¢ricted funds to th& twrg$1 Endowmont funds iothè nèaro$t£ Total fund$ Last year Restricted fvnds nMr•st É to rwrD¥t £ A1 Recei tknDaliOfS t$ 14,0 Barnk Inte$t Sub totallGross InMe forARI 14Q77 14.077 31 A2 Asset and Inv8Stm•nt 8al88, See table . Sub total Totalreceipts 14.tt77 14.OTT 31 A3Pa rnents ank chafges Travd aCCDdfn SurweyLW Cts5l5 ior wientièl ptDFcI Ek)ThBlIOAS 81 Sub total 4.613 4.613 A4 Ass8t and investment purch88e8, l$to tabl81 Sub total Totslp8yments 4.813 4,813 81 Netof recelptslpaymentsj AS Yransfers betwoen funds A6 Cash funds la51 year end Cash funds this yéar Èrtd 9.264 9.284 so 33.320 33.J20 33.370 42,5•4 42,514 33,320 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period A•4thwl lund• Bl C••hlund• Bank 42,S14 Uhm¢t•d R••trlcl•d fund• Endowm•nt fvttd funds rrw v•lw• B3 trbV•8tm•nt •88•ts 84 A•••t• r•t•Fn•d for th• h•rlty'• ility r•lthB 8$ bIlue¥ Syned by ona ortwi tnJ8tee8 on hjff of •1 the tN6tee8 Date clawud81 DAVID RICHIRD sMH 31cl.24 N NE(itli 31-QCt-24 CCXX R2 (SSI