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2022-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 266869

THE SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS FOR THE DIOCESE

OF ST. EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH

31 DECEMBER 2022

SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

CHARITY INFORMATION

Charity registration number: 266869
Charity address: Denton House
Colchester Road
Ardleigh
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7NS
Bankers: Barclays Bank Plc
4 Church Street
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1DJ
Accountants: BAS Accountants
1 The Courtyard
Balls Farm
Tye Road
Elmstead Market
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7BB
Donations should be sent to: S Cheek
Denton House
Colchester Road
Ardleigh
Colchester Road
Essex
CO7 7NS

SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

CONTENTS

PAGE
Independent examiner's report 1
Trustees' annual report 2 - 4
Income and expenditure account - General fund 5
Income and expenditure account - Restoration fund 6
Income and expenditure account - Library fund 7
Income and expenditure account - Jubilee fund 8
Income and expenditure account - Pipe Family Trust fund 9
Income and expenditure account - Handbell fund 10
Income and expenditure account - St. Peter's Sudbury fund 11
Income and expenditure account - Golden Bottle fund 12
Income and expenditure account - Centenary Dinner fund 13
Statement of assets and liabilities 14 - 15

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the Suffolk Guild of Ringers

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 5 to 15

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

A E Rutherford FCCA BAS Accountants 1 The Courtyard Balls Farm Tye Road Elmstead Market Colchester CO7 7BB

Date: 23 January 2023

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Trustees’ Annual Report for 2022

The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Charity

The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich was registered with the Charity Commission on 10 December 1975, registration number 266869. The Charity's registered address is Denton House, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7NS. It is governed under a constitution originally registered in 1977 and most recently revised in 2022.

Principal Objectives

The main purposes of the Charity are: to promote and encourage the practice of bellringing within the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich; to recruit, train and encourage bellringers in the practice of their art; to cultivate the art of scientific change ringing; to promote and advise on the preservation, renovation and augmentation of bells in an efficient condition.

Trustees

The Trustees during the period were: From 1[st] January to 31[st] December: R P Wilson (Chairman); S A Cheek (Treasurer): K M Gill (Secretary) From 23[rd] April to 31[st] December: K J Salter (Ringing Master)

General Policies

The Guild has formulated the following policies, which are regularly reviewed: Safeguarding; Privacy; Bullying; Complaints; Equality & Diversity; Expenses; Financial Management

Review of Progress and Achievements

Bellringing

We entered 2022 in trepidation, wondering if it would be a restriction-free year for bellringing and thankfully, on the whole, it was. Of course, there were some people for whom ringing was no longer the focus of their leisure time as they had discovered other pastimes which were not restricted by the pandemic and sadly others found that they had lost the physical or mental capacity to enjoy ringing as they had pre pandemic.

A large focus for the Guild was the National 12 bell striking competition hosted by the Norman Tower, Bury St Edmunds in March. For the first time in Guild history, two Suffolk teams took part, the hosts and St Mary le Tower, Ipswich with the latter going through to the National Finals in Guildford in June. Although they didn’t come away with the trophy, the achievement was certainly one to be celebrated and hopefully it is a sign of things to come regarding 12 bell ringing in Suffolk.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend was very well supported with 159 performances recorded in Suffolk towers between 2[nd] & 5[th] June ranging from chiming on a newly restored Ellacombe chiming apparatus at Great Bealings (restored especially for the occasion) where the villagers were invited to join the bellringers, to peals of Grandsire Triples at Bures and Elizabeth R Surprise Royal at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral (Norman Tower). It was a sad occasion indeed to ring in remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II in September when most of the 175 performances recorded involved tolling the tenor bell, either half or fully muffled, as a sign of respect.

Covid restrictions imposed in 2020 had a massive impact on training new ringers so it was important to turn our focus back to this essential part of the Guild’s work with an ART event being held to ‘train the trainers’. With several new rings of bells appearing in the Guild over the last couple of years (and more to come) we are recruiting new bellringers so the new trainers will hopefully have plenty of keen learners.

For the first time since 2019, quarter peals and peals were rung throughout the year so totals are starting to approach pre-pandemic levels once more. 371 quarter peals were rung in Suffolk (compared to 517 in 2019), 28 of these were on handbells; 85 peals were scored (compared to 87 in 2019), 11 of these on handbells.

Restoration

As a direct result of Covid restrictions and a very limited number of grant applications, the BAC held only one meeting at Laxfield but members were kept busy throughout the year with both major and minor works including inspections, repairs and advice being provided at 45 towers in the county.

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During the year the BAC dealt with just two grant applications, approving a grant of £3000 to St Gregory’s, Sudbury in February 2022 for the rehanging of their eight bells with new headstocks, bearings and pulleys. The work was carried out through the summer and the bells rehung in August 2022 with considerable volunteer support from BAC members. In October 2022 the GMC approved a grant of £5000 to Westhorpe towards the augmentation from five to six bells, and their rehanging in a new steel frame, lower in the tower. The Westhorpe PCC are still fundraising for this project.

Other restorations during the year included Troston, which have been rehung in a new steel frame. The Guild were not asked for funding support for this restoration, but Guild members did assist with the project. Combs also completed the initial part of their restoration. Four bells have been removed from the belfry, refurbished, fitted with an electronic chiming apparatus and rehung. The parish is still raising funds for their eventual plan to augment to ten bells.

Covid delays affecting the bellhanger resulted in Stowmarket’s refurbishment and augmentation to ten being delayed until Spring/Summer 2023. Meanwhile, Fornham St Martin bells are due to be removed in Autumn 2023, to be augmented to eight and rehung in a new steel frame. Other restorations in their early stages include Drinkstone, Framsden and Hoxne.

Guild Finances

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have formulated a Reserves Policy, in which The Guild will expect to hold at the bank a surplus of approximately one year’s running costs.

Policies

All money in the Guild's funds not required for day-to-day purposes is invested or deposited by the Treasurer, as directed by the Guild Management Committee (GMC). Grants from the Restoration Fund are authorised by the GMC, but are only paid after completed work has been approved by the Guild Ringing Master and the Technical Advisor. Grants are normally only offered for work to restore bells and their fittings for full-circle ringing, but may include augmentation and other ancillary work associated with any such project. In order to respond to the shortterm need to provide financial support to training activities, the GMC introduced a process to enable grants of up to £50 to be made immediately, at the discretion of the Ringing Master, and grants of up to £500 to be made within seven days at the discretion of the Guild Executive, in both cases subject to appropriate records being kept and presented to the GMC.

General Fund

Income for 2022 was 30% up from previous year, with significant factors being an influx of new members during the autumn, and an increase in the number of members paying their 2023 subscriptions in advance. Against this background, expenditure was up by 116%, caused predominantly by a major outlay on Centenary Year lapel badges. With the resumption of regular peal ringing after the Covid pandemic lockdown, peal fees collected rose to £571 (£144 for 2021). At year end the General Fund was £12613 compared with £11974 for 2021 (a 5% increase).

Restoration Fund

During the year two grants were awarded: Westhorpe (£5000) and Sudbury, St Gregory (£3000, of which £2500 has already been paid out, with £500 being temporarily held back pending some minor remedial work). At year end the Restoration Fund totalled £70089, including £30350 already allocated for approved projects still awaiting completion.

Jubilee Fund

The Jubilee Fund received a significant bequest of over £30,000 from the late David Salter (past Master of the Guild), with further donations bringing the year end value to £36217. All interest accrued in this capital Fund is transferred directly into the Restoration Fund.

St Peter’s Sudbury Fund

This fund was dissolved during the year. Its value, together with all pertaining restrictions, was transferred to the registered charity “Friends of St Peter’s Sudbury”.

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Centenary Dinner Fund

This fund has been established to deal efficiently with the volume of transactions occurring in connection with the 2023 Centenary Dinner. The year end balance of £1980 represents advance ticket sales, and no expenses have yet been incurred.

Other Funds

At year end all other funds had positive balances. Library Fund (£227), Handbell Fund (£932), Pipe Family Trust Fund (£1,133) The Golden Bottle Trust Fund (£3,264).

R P Wilson S A Cheek Trustee & Chairman Trustee & Treasurer December 2022

K M Gill K J Salter Trustee & Secretary Trustee & Ringing Master

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

GENERAL FUND
INCOME
Subscriptions
Peal Fees
On-line fundraising
Sundry sales
Report adverts
Donations
LESS: EXPENDITURE
Annual report
Ringing World advertising
Central Council affiliation fee
Administrative expenses
Hall hire (meetings)
Public liability insurance
Property damage insurance
Members' accident insurance
Handbell insurance
Donations
Lapel badges
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR
TRANSFERS TO RESERVES
To Restoration fund (note 1)
BALANCE AFTER TRANSFERS
GENERAL FUND at 1st January 2022
GENERAL FUND at 31st December 2022		 £
£
£
£
10,350
8,485
571
144
196
107
13
4
265
295
522
102
11,917
9,137
554
555
36
12
160
160
690
478
334
78
347
347
104
104
556
390
322
309
0
250
2,716
0
5,818
2,682
6,099
6,455
5,461
4,315
639
2,141
11,975
9,834
12,613
11,975
2022
2021

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

RESTORATION FUND
INCOME
Guild meetings and events
Donations
Interest received (note 2)
Affiliation scheme
Jubilee fund interest (note 2)
Gift aid tax recovered
St Edmund clapper income
Vestey Ring
Donation
EXPENDITURE
Grants paid
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR
TRANSFERS TO RESTORATION FUND
From General fund (note 1)
BALANCE AFTER TRANSFERS
RESTORATION FUND at 1st January 2022
RESTORATION FUND at 31st December 2022
PER STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES:
Restoration fund
Restoration grants allocated		 £
£
£
£
349
71
785
560
952
231
1,310
1,325
193
20
1,674
2,254
0
217
50
80
5,314
4,759
5,314
4,759
2,500
18,200
2,814
(13,441)
5,461
4,315
8,274
(9,127)
61,816
70,943
70,090
61,816
39,740
36,966
30,350
24,850
70,090
61,816
2022
2021		 £
£
£
£
349
71
785
560
952
231
1,310
1,325
193
20
1,674
2,254
0
217
50
80
5,314
4,759
5,314
4,759
2,500
18,200
2,814
(13,441)
5,461
4,315
8,274
(9,127)
61,816
70,943
70,090
61,816
39,740
36,966
30,350
24,850
70,090
61,816
2022
2021
4,759
18,200
(13,441)
4,315
(9,127)
70,943
61,816
36,966
24,850
61,816

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

LIBRARY FUND
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME 0 0
EXPENDITURE
CC library subscription 10 10
Ringing World CD 0 18
GW Pipe Biography 0 16
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR (10) (44)
LIBRARY FUND at 1st January 2022 237 281
LIBRARY FUND at 31st December 2022 227 237

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

JUBILEE FUND
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Donations received 30,925 1,178
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 30,925 1,178
JULBILEE FUND at 1st January 2022 5,293 4,115
JULBILEE FUND at 31st December 2022 36,218 5,293

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

PIPE FAMILY TRUST FUND
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Interest received 11 4
EXPENDITURE
Learning to Ring leaflets 0 44
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 11 (40)
PIPE FAMILY TRUST FUND at 1st January 2022 1,122 1,162
PIPE FAMILY TRUST FUND at 31st December 2022 1,133 1,122

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

HANDBELL FUND
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Donations received 0 30
EXPENDITURE
Repairs 0 0
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 0 30
HANDBELL FUND at 1st January 2022 933 903
HANDBELL FUND at 31st December 2022 933 933

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

ST. PETER'S SUDBURY FUND
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Donations received 0 20
Interest received 1 1
1 21
EXPENSES
Friends of St Peter's Sudbury 2,176 0
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR (2,175) 21
ST. PETER'S SUDBURY FUND at 1st January 2022 2,175 2,154
ST. PETER'S SUDBURY FUND at 31st December 2022 0 2,175

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

THE GOLDEN BOTTLE TRUST
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME
Donations received 0 0
EXPENDITURE
Simulators 0 1,593
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 0 (1,593)
GOLDEN BOTTLE FUND at 1st January 2022 3,265 4,858
GOLDEN BOTTLE FUND at 31st December 2022 3,265 3,265

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

CENTENARY DINNER FUND
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
INCOME 1,980 0
SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 1,980 0
CENTENARY DINNER FUND at 1st January 2022 0 0
CENTENARY DINNER FUND at 31st December 2022 1,980 0

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

CURRENT ASSETS
Shawbrook/CAF 12mth bonds
Central Board of Finance
Bank current account
Cash in hand
TOTAL ASSETS
REPRESENTED BY
General fund
Restoration fund
Restoration grants allocated
Library fund
Jubilee fund
Pipe Family Trust fund
Handbells fund
St. Peter's Sudbury fund
The Golden Bottle Trust
Centenary Dinner Fund		 £
£
£
£
15,002
40,010
106,309
42,614
4,756
3,835
391
356
126,458
86,814
126,458
86,814
12,613
11,975
39,740
36,966
30,350
24,850
227
237
36,218
5,293
1,133
1,122
933
933
0
2,175
3,265
3,265
1,980
0
126,458
86,814
2022
2021		 £
£
£
£
15,002
40,010
106,309
42,614
4,756
3,835
391
356
126,458
86,814
126,458
86,814
12,613
11,975
39,740
36,966
30,350
24,850
227
237
36,218
5,293
1,133
1,122
933
933
0
2,175
3,265
3,265
1,980
0
126,458
86,814
2022
2021
86,814
11,975
36,966
24,850
237
5,293
1,122
933
2,175
3,265
0
86,814

In the opinion of the Trustees, all of the Funds except the General Fund are restricted in nature.

Notes to the accounts

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SUFFOLK GUILD OF RINGERS

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

ASSETS

The Guild owns a number of gifted assets in addition to the various bank balances.

The main items (with approximate replacement costs) are:

Handbells
Library
Vestey Ring
Stock of lapel badges
Other assets		 30,000
13,000
4,900
3,500
2,700
`
54,100

Grants - Approved and Paid

Ipswich, St Clement
Stowmarket
Fornham St Martin
Combs
Sudbury, St Gregory
Westhorpe		 Approved
Approved
Date
Grants
Grants
Date
pre-2022
2022
Approved
Paid
Unpaid
Paid
Notes
500
22/10/2017
250 16/08/2018 Part Paid
11,000
17/02/2018
11,000
5,600
17/02/2018
5,600
8,000
30/06/2019
8,000
3,000
12/02/2022
2,500
500 31/10/2022 Part Paid
5,000
23/10/2022
5,000
25,100
8,000
2,500
30,350

APPROVED:

We approve the accounts on pages 2 to 15 and confirm that the records produced, together with the information and explanations supplied to BAS Accountants, constitute a true and correct record of all the transactions of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022.

…............................... ….................................. R Wilson S Cheek

R Wilson

27/01/2023 Date:

27/01/2023

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Date:

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