12- Central Council Meeting Papers August 2024 Trustees, Annual Report for 2023 Legal and Administrative Information Leaming and Development 1.1 Charity el promoting excellence in ringing by encouraging relevant technical and leadership training., The Centr81 Council of Church Bell Ringers I'lhe Council") was founded in 1891 and is a registered charity, Stewardshipandmanagemenl no.270036. Its address is that of ils Treasurer for the time being, currently 136 Milehouse Road, Plymouth, PL4 OEA. The constitution and conduct of the Council is governed by its Rules, last revised in May 2018, amended September 2022. fl encouraging sources of funding, products, expertise and facilities lo support ringing and the availability of bell installations., gl sharing, promoting, and advising on best practice relating to the maintenance and improvement of bell installations and training facilities., h) promoting best practice relating to slalulory compliance, safely and governance in relation lo ringing., 1.2 Trustees The Council's Trustees during 2023 were as follows.. President Mr S Linford (Until 2 Sept 20231 Dr T Stoecklin (From 2, Sept 20231 Deputy President Mr D Kirkcaldy (Until 2, Sept 20231 Technical and Taxonomy nd Mrs V Chapman (From 2 Sept 20231 Secretary Mr E de Legh-Runciman Treasurer Mr F M S Stracey Ordinary Trustee Mr P Barnes (Until 2 Sept 20231 Prof l Roulslone (From 2 Sept 20231 Ordinary Trustee Mr C R Whillaker Ordinary Trustee Ms B Faber Ordinary Trustee Mrs C M A Lane il defining and publishing technical standards in bell ringing., Il encouraging research and innovation in the advancement of bell ringing, its methodologies, tools and technologies., Historical and ArGhive kl promoting the availability and appreciation of historic resources, publications and artefacts relating to the heritage of bell ringing and the role of individual ringers. 1.3 Principal Agents and Advisors The Council's bankers are Lloyds Bank ple, Butler Place Branch, 1 Butler Place, Westminsler, London, SW1H 2.2 PublicBenefit OPR. Ils Independent Examiners are Mr D Walker & Mr T Payne. Ils insurers are Ecclesiastical Insuran Group, The public benefits from the following areas of activity of Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester the Council.. Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW. lil the promotion of public worship by the ringing of church bells, lill the preservation of the tradition and heritage of change ringing., liiil the encouragement and promotion of high standards To advance the practice, heritage and appreciation of bell of ringing.. ringing as an enjoyable mental and physical exercise and livl the provision of financial and specialist knowledge in unique performing art for the public benefit of both church the support of belfry repairs and maintenance., and community, In particular bul not exclusively by.. Iv) the provision of guidance and specialist knowledge with regard lo health and safely, safeguarding, noise control, data protection, fire risk assessment and insurance mallers, as they relate to ringers and ringing., Ivil the preparation and publication of educational and training materials. Objectives and Activities 2.1 Charitable Objects las defined in Rule 3.21.. Communications and Relationships al encouraging the growth and public appreciation of bell ringing", bl representing the interests of bell ringing and ringers through promoting the development of strong relationships with the church, stakeholders, the media and others outside the bell ringing community., cl facilitating communication and cohesion amongst ringers and bell ringing societs'es to assist ringers in The Executive is responsible to the members, through the supporting each other and achieving their bell annual meeting, for the general running of the Council. It ringing objectives., holds regular meetings during the year and is in contact using its efforts to foster the continuing recruitment by electronic means between meetings. Executive and retention of ringers,. members, who are also the Trustees, are directly elected by the members. They retire in rotation and are limited to a maximum of six years on the Executive unless the members resolve otherwise at an annual meeting. The Structure, Govemance and Management 3.1 Executive dl
August 2024 Central Council Meeting Paper5 13 Executive appoints the workgroup leaders and individual Executive members act as sponsors for workgroups. media and individual interest in Ring for the King which then became a portal through which those interested in learning to ring COLJld enquire. Around 2000 enquiries were sent through lo towers, branches and associations, but this was probably just a small part of the total number of The Council has seven Workgroups." 111 Volunteer and people who were attracted to ringing as part of the Leadership., 121 Historical and Archive., 131 Public campaign. Likewise., although the Council's leaders, and Relations., 141 Stewardship and Management,. 151 Vicki Chapman in particular, did countless interviews with Technical and Taxonomy., 161 Young Ringers Schools local and national media, many other bellringers gol and Youth Groups,. 171 Young Ringers Universities and coverage in their local areas. Colleges. Most of the work of the Council is carried out by these Workgroups. Other activities are carried out by The proTrss of sending central enquiries to local teachers Stewards and other volunteers who look after, inter alia. exposed weaknesses and inconsistencies of how ringing safeguarding, performance recording, equality and training operates. In particular the fragmented 'journey' diversity monitoring and advice, and publicats'ons. someone interested in learning to ring may find in different places. This is something that the Council intends to address in its Ringing 2030 programme, which is discussed more fully below. 3.2 Workgroups The role and duties of the seven workgrou s were analysed during a consultation exercise in the 4 quarter of 2023, with a new workgroup structure proposed for The relationship with The Association of Ringing Teachers approval via a change to Standing Orders. This was taken IARTI remains strong, recognising ARTS strategic focus to the first Executive Meeting in 2024. The purpose of this on training ringing teachers and ringers. ARTS objectives was lo beller deliver on the Ringing 2030 Programme and are strategically aligned with the Council's charitable establish clearer lines of reporting for Stewards and other objects and further collaboration can be expected in future volunteers. years lo support delivery of the Ringing 2030 project. 3.3 Membership The Council holds a regular Iri-partile meeting with the Association of Ringing Teachers and the board of The The Council's membership comprises Representative Ringing World. Matters of mutual interest are discussed Members (elected or appointed by affiliated societies)., and the parties look for opportunities to work together and Small Society Representatives lelected or appointed by promote each otherfs aclivilies. This is in addition lo Registered Small Socieliesl", the trustees, Stewards and frequent, less formal, meetings and discussions aroLJnd workgroup leaders who shall be ex-officio members if not defined project where closer working brings mutual otherwise members", and Fellows. Only Representative benefit. Members and those Fellows who were elected prior to 28 May 2018, may vole al an annual meeting. Applications by Another strategic partner is the Churches Conservation societies lo affiliate are approved at an annual meeting. Trust ICCTI, which sees bells as an important parl of Applications lo become a Registered Small Society are attracting visitors lo its heritage assets. Just before the approved in accordance with the Rules and Standing suspension of ringing, due to Covid, the Council was Orders. about to launch a major recruitment campaign in association with the CCT. That relationship is gelling stronger at a time when an ineasIng number of ehurches with bells are heading into their care. Unfortunately, a project to create a new national ringing centre as part of the CCT'S development of the Old Black Lion in 2023 was a year which saw the leadership of the Central Northampton has not proved to be viable, bul the CCT is Council change, with Simon Linford standing down after on noti that a national ringing ntre in one of their four years as President, and Tina Sloecklin stepping into churches could be a possibility at some point in the the role. 11 is testsmenl lo the clarity of the Council future. strategy and strength of the Workgroups that the Council can go through such 8 transition without much effect on At the Nottingham AGM in 2022, the Trustees announced day-to-day 8Ctivities. Vicki Chapman, the Council's PR the aforementioned Ringing 2030° prramme - a major Officer who has been closely involved in many of the initiatives of the previous few years has become the sel of projects lo create a sustainable future for change Deputy President, reinforcing that continuity. ringing, reversing negative trends and building on many positive Initiatives. Ringing 2030 Is about considering what ringing needs to be like in 2030, what needs to change in The year saw one of the greatest publicity and recruitment order to get there, and then making sure that change is opportunities that ringing has had in recent times, and effected. This led lo a strategic review undertaken by the although it was not of our own making, the ringing Council's Executive through 2023, culminating with community supported the Coronation of King Charles very presentation of the new "Three Pillars Strategy at the well and the Council played a major role in coordinating Council AGM in September. The three pillars of the the media coverage and supportive PR and recruitment strategy are.. efforts. A campaign called "Ring for the King" was launched in 2022, and the media enlhusiaslically picked The Trustees and Executive delegate much of the work of up on it as the Coronation approached. delivering Ringing 2030 to the Workgroups, with regular The Council's PR Workgroup worked with the Association progress reports from those Workgroups. Each Workgroup has an Executive Sponsor from the Trustees whose role is of Ringing Teachers IARTI lo create a single website for to ensure that activities are aligned with the Objects of the 4. Progress and Achlevements In 2023
14- Central Council Meeting Papers August 2024 More peoplewanling to learnto rin8 Teaththem well and support thelr developmerbt PuithegwiityenfQMTht arrAjndthemSothe¥JOVft The Three Pillars Strategy charity and that any issues and difficulties ean be resolved quickly. One of Tina Sloecklin's first actions on The Council continues to make progress on projects becoming President was to launch and extensive which are intended lo expand the reaches of the charity consultation about the strategic focus of each Workgroup and increase engagement with the public. and align them either with the Ringing 2030 pillars, or lo focus on supporting ongoing obligations and services that the Council already provides Imaintenance of digital and physical archives, advice services, safeguarding and so onl. Mobile Belfry The new mobile belfry will make il easier to take ringing demonstration lo schools and large events was completed and demonslraled al the AGM in Nollingham. 11 has been going through a prOsS of refinement and a specialist trailer manufacturer was engaged lo design the trailer and erection mechanism that is critical lo ils success. It is expected lo be completed and commence public engagements in the spring of 2024. The Trustees decided that the ownership and management of the Mobile Belfry was best combined with two other existing mobile belfries, so the project will be completed in the Mobile Belfies Trust Ifomierly the Charmborough Trusti. Recruitment of new volunteers towards Ringing 2030 projects occupied much of the latter part of the 2023, and continues. Emphasis has been placed on recruiting younger volunteers into the projects, with appropriate levels of mentorship and support. This will help ensure sustainability of Workgroup aclivilies, but also help train future leaders within ringing. The Trustees and Executive are held to account by the members, who in turn are elected from the Affiliated Societies. All Affiliated Societies are involved in promoting ringing lo the general public broadly in line with the Objects of the charity. This process of 'holding the Executive lo account, is considered to be a principal purpose of the Council's AGM. Rebranding of ringing As an early part of the Ringing 2030 programme, the Council has engaged a branding and marketing agency, Yellowyoyo, lo help understand how bellringing should be described and positioned with the general public in order lo increase awareness and appreciation of the skill involved and lo attract new ringers from a diverse range of backgrounds. This is including a rebranding which the Council expects to launch in 2024. This will then be supported by various targeted marketing campaigns on which Yellowyoyo is advising. The Council Executive is anticipating considerable expenditure on this pmgfftmme, bul it is critical to the future development of ringing. Al the 2022 AGM il was noted that with the delegation of virtually all executive responsibilities to the Executive and Workgroups, there was not actually much work lo be done by the AGM, which had become approximately four hours of listening lo reports wilhoul any votes on policy. Consultations on potentially reducing the size of the Council, reducing the number of members representing Affiliated Societies, had been undertaken in advan of the 2022 meeting and showed a range of opinions, which were debated at the 2023 meeting. The conclusion of a rèlatively long debate was the Council should not reduce the number of members, with arguments such as the value of meeting to exchange views, and the opportunity that having more members gives to younger ringers to be on the Council, carrying much sway. INole that by a vole in 2022 the affiliation fees to the Council is no longer based on the number of Representatives, but on the membership of each Affiliated Society.) International Scout and Guide Jamboree Planning began, with close cooperation with the Essex Association of Change Ringers, for bringing the Mobile Belfry to the Jamboree, along with promotional material about bellringing. It is intended that the Jamboree, scheduled for July 2024 will be a trial of the new rebranding, as well as an earfy outing for the Mobile Belfry. It is also
August 2024 Central Council Meeting Paper5 15 expected lo provide a "playbook" to assist with Workgroups, be working members of Workgroups, and replicating such an event elsewhere in the future. undertake other roles that support the Council's work. The President's Blog, published regularly, continues to be valuable and popular channel for connecting the activities of the Council with the wider ringing population. It exploits all the media channels the Council has available to il and has done much to raise the profile of the Council. The Council makes good use of its media channels, with lil General Fund the balance on the General Fund is regular news stories promoted by ils Workgroups. The invested to produce income which, together with member Council uses X and Facebook in particular lo spread societies, affi'liation fees, provides sufficient funds lo messages beyond the ringing community and engage with support the work and activities of the Council. The other partners and groups. balance also facilitates cash flow and enables the development of new projects and initiatives. The Trustees Safeguarding is critical to public participation in Nnging have agreed that a minimum of £75,000 needs to be kept and is something that the Church also considers to be of as a reserve in the general fund. This is in order to cover paramount importance. Through 2023 Church of England three years of overheads, provide adequate cash flow and dioceses continued to implement the new Safeguarding give a reasonable level of contingency against any Learning and Development Framework along with unforeseen financial risks. This fund is unrestricted. strengthened safer recruitment procedures. Whilst the new Framework is designed to support the needs of li1} Education Courses Fund - the balan provides cash believers, who comprise the vast majority of those who flow to enable the Volunteer and Leadership Workgroup lo take part in church activities, the Church recognises that run various training courses., in general the costs are bellringers come from diverse backgrounds and that the recouped from attendees. This is an unrestricted futLJre of ringing as a performing art depends on il being designated fund. an open and inclusive aclivily, which welcomes all regardless of faith. Statgmgnt of Policies 5.1 Reserves liiil Bell Restoration Fund - the balance is fully allocated to bell restoration projects and paid on salisfaclory The Council therefore continued its engagement with completion of the work. Grants are made in proportion to individual dioceses and with the Church of England's the types of applications received and In accordance with National Safeguarding Training and Development team, priorities agreed by the Council and reviewed annually. who plan lo include specific scenarios related to bell Members approved an increase In the maximum possible ringing, submitted lo il by the Council, in the next edition grant lo £2,000 in May 2018. This is a restricted fund. of its "Basic Awareness" training course to help ensure that training offered to ringers is both relevant and livl Fred E Dukes International Bell Fund - Grants from inclusive. the Fred E Dukes International Bell Fund are made in accordance with the terms of Mr Dukes, legacy. Grants To help promote a better understanding of ringing among are awarded from the interest on the legacy and reviewed diocesan safeguarding advisers, the National annually. This is a reslricled fund. Safeguarding Team has continued lo promote the Council's booklet From Practice lo Perfect- How Church lvl Publications Fund the balance represents the stock bell Ringers are trained, safeguarded and organised" of publications held and a cash balance to facilitate the production of new titles and the reprinting of existing During 2022 and 2023 the Council developed a template publications. This is an unrestricted designated fund. code of conduct for ringing, the Code for Ringing which Ivil Library Fund - this fund represents the value of the was reviewed by a number of ringing organisations and library as well as sundry income items and is restricted lo dioceses over the summer of 2023. The final code was use for the benefit of the library, which is maintained for fomially adopted by the Council in January 2024 and has use by council members and affiliated societies. been issued by the National Safeguarding Team lo all Church of England dioceses. The Code Is an aSsIble, 5.2 Investment checklist-style template that sets out in plain English, the values of the ringing community on matters of Funds are invested in Iow-risk investments and bank safeguarding and behaviour. It is designed to be used by accounts. The need for regular income from investments towers, parishes and dioeeses who wish to develop their is considered important to support the work of the Council. own codes of conduct. 5.3 Investment and Borrowing Powers In developing resources on safeguarding policy the Council received valuable advi from Thityone'.Eight, the The Trustees have the power lo invest money and adopt Safeguarding charity and from the stakeholder such measures as seem lo them necessary In the interest engagement team al the Disclosure and Barring Service of the Council. They do not have any power to borrow for England and Wales. money, except by CoLJncil resolution. The Trustees of the Central Council are confident that 5.4 Risk Assessment progress and achievements will continue to be made across all the Council's slated Objects. This is assuming The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks that the level of volunteering continues to be al least what lo which they believe the Council may be exposed and it is now, with ringers stepping forward lo lead have taken steps lo minimise and manage those risks.
16- Central Council Meeting Papers August 2024 The Council's banking deposits are fully protected by the The 2024 financial eslimales were approved by the Financial Servi$ Compensation Scheme IFSCSI. Executive in December 2023 and they support the fact Expenditure is only incurred on receipt of relevant that the Trustees consider that the CCCBR is a going supporting documentation and proof of service delivery. on¢ern, i.e. that the Central Council can meet its Bank statements are electronically available lo the commitments for the foreseeable future. Treasurer. The Treasurer provides 8 financial update to each Executive meeting, highlighting financial issues that The change of affi'liation fee calculation from a need lo be brought to the Executive's attention. representative base to a per capila base resulted in a reduction of income for 2023 of £851. 5.5 Expenses Of the unrestricted funds £75,000 is held in abeyance under our Reserve Policy, which leaves a balan of £63,327 available project expenditure. The majority of these funds are held in interest bearing accounts and as they are drawn down the amount of interest received will The Council's guidance on safeguarding was revised in be correspondingly reduced. June 2019 and issued lo societies and members. A On reviewing the financial controls, aside from changes safeguarding policy applicable lo the Council and ils own activities and events was prepared in January 2020 and already mentioned, they are consistent with prior years. plaTrd on the website. Updated guidanTr on expenses was approved by the Executive in November 2019. 5.6 Safeguarding Membership 5.7 Conflicts of Interest At the close of the Annual General Meeting on 3rd September 2023 the Council's membership Comprised 2 Fellows, 14 Ex4)fficio Members and 204 Representative Members representing 67 affiliated societies and 2 small societies. Of the 204 Representative Members, there are 28 vacancies. Members of the Executive are required to complete an annual declaration of Conflicts of Interest which is available lo the members. 5.8 Data Protection IGDPR} Declaration The guidance note on data protection was last reviewed in January 2018. A privacy notice is available on the The Trustees declare that they have approved the website. trustees, report above. Revlew of Flnanclal Actlvltles Signed on behalf of the charity s trustees on 28th July 2024. The aecounts for 2023 show total funds at the year*nd of £419,257, of which £233,873 is in restricted funds. Income for the year totalled £43,968 (including publications and library sales of £17,306 and £60 on behalf of YCRAI. It is pleasing lo note that publication sales continue to increase. T Stoecklin President Interest received from investments increased by £6,838 compared with the previous year due to increases in bank base rate. The 2023 figures include further donations for the Kilifi project tolalling £120. There has been no significant fundraising during the year. Expenditure for bell restoration grants totalled £11,550, and publication cost of sales was £6, 155. Other items of expenditure include 'Discover Bellringing, 1£4,3701, support of AR T in the adminislrab'on of Ring For The King enquires (£9001 and Ringing 2030 1£16,6131. The total expenditure for Ringing 2030 over the last Iwo years was £20,813. RINGING The Council had no employees during the year. All of its work is carried out on a voluntary basis, for which grateful thanks. It is confirmed that the Council's assets, together with the expected income for 2024, are available and will be adequate to fulfil the objects of the Council in that year.
CENTRAL COUNCIL OF CHURCH BELLRINGERS Registered Charity Number 270036 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note Income and Expenditure Incoming Resources Affiliation fees AGM Weekend Interest receivable 7 Donations to Kilifi, Kenya 8.1 Mobile Belfry 8.4 Other donations 8.5 Sales of publications, books and CDs Stock written back Subscriptions from friends of Library Young Change Ringers Association Resources expended Advertising AGM Weekend Bank Charges Cost of publications sold Council and other committee costs |
General Fund Education Courses Bell Restoration Fund F Dukes International Bell Fund Publications Fund Library Fund Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 7,118 7,118 7,969 6,902 6,902 10,563 5,346 1,076 2,381 375 493 9,671 2,833 120 120 120 - 16,013 1,000 210 18 1,228 1,247 16,511 795 17,306 13,415 398 398 1,033 1,165 1,165 1,029 60 60 853 20,426 1,406 2,381 17,284 2,471 43,968 55,075 1,254 91 1,345 1,294 5,197 5,197 18,705 69 69 69 6,118 37 6,155 7,975 - 76 |
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| Workgroup expenses 9.1 Mobile Belfry 9.2 Film 'Discover Bellringing' 9.2 Ring For the King 9.2 Ringing 2030 9.2 Grants for bell restoration 10 Insurance Library maintenance New Website Hosting NW Course Grant Paypal charges Recruitment leaflets Stationery, postage and telephone Stock written off and disposed of Storage and distribution 12 Young Change Ringers Association Depreciation - Library Collection Depreciation - shelving Net incoming resources before transfers Revaluation of Library Collection Transfers between funds Net movement in funds Balances at 31 December 2022 Balances at 31 December 2023 |
4,260 14 20 4,294 2,940 2,940 4,370 4,370 900 900 16,613 16,613 9,150 2,400 11,550 3,171 3,171 93 93 1,554 1,554 - 55 327 382 78 78 3,364 581 3,945 - 2,000 - 2,000 - 1,616 1,616 106 106 39,138 9,150 2,400 13,077 2,613 66,378 (18,712) (7,744) (19) 4,207 (142) (22,410) (18,712) (7,744) (19) 4,207 (142) (22,410) 179,152 43,455 80,401 20,737 117,922 441,667 160,440 35,711 80,382 24,944 117,780 419,257 |
4,629 10,000 - - 4,200 11,450 2,909 607 - 2,500 436 706 589 541 2,091 31 1,649 106 70,563 (15,488) - (1,950) |
|---|---|---|
| (17,438) 459,105 441,667 |
Registered Charity Number 270036 #
| Bell | F Dukes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Education | Restoration | International | Publications | Library | ||||
| Note | Fund | Courses | Fund | Bell Fund | Fund | Fund | #REF! | #REF! | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | |||||||||
| Tangible assets | |||||||||
| Investments at cost | 162,092 | 30,777 | 79,131 | 272,000 | 272,000 | ||||
| Library Collection | 79,199 | 79,199 | 80,815 | ||||||
| Library shelving | - | 106 | |||||||
| Total fixed assets | 162,092 | 30,777 | 79,131 | 79,199 | 351,199 | 352,921 | |||
| Current assets | |||||||||
| Stock | 6,449 | 6,449 | 3,469 | ||||||
| Debtors and prepayments | 407 | 116 | 202 | 200 | 925 | 712 | |||
| Cash on short term deposit and at bank | 947 | 4,818 | 1,049 | 18,618 | 38,381 | 63,813 | 87,415 | ||
| Total current assets | 1,354 | 4,934 | 1,251 | 25,067 | 38,581 | 71,187 | 91,596 | ||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||
| Creditors - amounts due within one year | (3,006) | (123) | (3,129) | (2,850) | |||||
| Net current assets | (1,652) | 4,934 | 1,251 | 24,944 | 38,581 | 68,058 | 88,746 | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 160,440 | 35,711 | 80,382 | 24,944 | 117,780 | 419,257 | 441,667 | ||
| Funds | |||||||||
| Unrestricted | 138,327 | 138,327 | 170,730 | ||||||
| Unrestricted - designated | 13 | 22,113 | 24,944 | 47,057 | 29,159 |
| Restricted Total funds |
35,711 80,382 117,780 233,873 241,778 160,440 35,711 80,382 24,944 117,780 419,257 441,667 |
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
1. Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities.
2. Accounting policies
The accounts have been drawn up in accordance with the going concern, accruals, consistency and prudence concepts.
2.1
Incoming resources
Interest is accounted for when receivable.
Donations, grants and legacies are accounted for as soon as the Council is notified of the legal entitlement and the amount due.
2.2 Resources expended
Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. Grants are accounted for when paid over.
3. Consistency
The accounts are prepared on a consistent basis with the previous year and in accordance with the accounting policies.
4. Funds
The General Fund is unrestricted and includes designated funds raised and held for a particular purpose. The Education Courses Fund and Publications Fund are unrestricted designated funds.
The Bell Restoration Fund, the Fred Dukes International Bell Fund and the Library Fund are maintained
for restricted purposes.
5. Transfers between funds
No amounts have been transferred between funds.
6. Tangible assets and intangible assets
The major tangible assets of the Council are the Investments in National Savings Income Bonds and the Library Collection. The Library Collection was valued at a replacement cost of £95,000 in 2014 by Roger Barnes of Church Green Books. The policy now is to revalue the collection every twenty years, but keeping the policy
under review. It is being depreciated for accounting purposes at 2% on a reducing balance basis per annum. An asset register is maintained for other tangible assets. The policy is to treat assets of an individual cost up to £1,000 as fully depreciated in the year of purchase.
The major intangible asset of the Council is the copyright of Dove's Guide.
The long term loan of £8,500 to the Keltek Trust was repaid by the Trust during 2019 and is now included in the assets of the Bell Restoration Fund.
7. Interest receivable
Interest was received from -
| National Savings Bonds | £ | 8,660 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Board of Finance of the Church of England Deposit account | £109 | 889 |
| Other | £ | 122 |
Amounts received were significantly higher than 2022 as a result of increases to the bank base rate.
8. Donations and grants received
8.1
Kilifi, Kenya
Donations have been received in respect of Kilifi, Kenya, for ropes and a training project. These are included in the Bell Restoration Fund as a restricted item and, together with any related gift aid,
amounted to £120 in 2023, bringing the total now available to £1,257. Gift Aid is still to be claimed.
8.2
Ringing Remembers
The remaining balance, at 31 December 2023, of the Ringing Remembers Grant of £11,236 is held within general balances for future related work. £4,370 of the brought forward balance was used to produce 'Discover Bellringing' film.
8.3
Other Donations - Bell Restoration
During the year The Bell Restoration Fund received two donations from Amazon Smile totaling £49.34, & £3 from Paypal A donation of £100.00 was received from CAF. A donation of £58.43 was received from F/Flow Associazion. These were allocated to Bell Restoration at the Treasurer's discretion.
8.4
Other Donations - Mobile Belfry
The balance of donations held for the Mobile Belfry is £5,073.02
8.5
Other Donations
£1,000 was received from the Post Office Ringers following the disolution of their association. £500 of which was for The Young Change Ringers Association.
9.
Workgroup & Other Exceptional Expenditure
9.1
Workgroup Expenses
Total workgroup expenses amounted to £4,294 across all activities, a reduction from 2022. Of these expenses the Executive accounted for £2,695.
9.2
Other Exceptional Expenditure
£2,940 was paid to The Mobile Belfry Trust as a deposit towards the trailer. £4,370 to produce 'Discover Bellringing' film. £900 to support ART in the administration of Ring For The King enquiries. £16,613 was paid towards Ringing 2030, for professional services in respect of Pillar One.
10. Grants paid
During the year, the Fred Dukes International Bell Fund paid three grants totalling £2,400 to Darwin, Australia (£300),
Raleigh, USA (£1,100), Palmerston, New Zealand (£1,000). There are two outstanding grant commitments, totalling £2,100, with £5,141 available for new schemes.
During the year, the Bell Restoration Fund awarded no new grants. Nine grants totalling £9,150 were paid to Calne (£1,500), Bishop Stortford (£2,000), Ecchinswell (£300), Stafford (£1,100), Twyford (£550), East Pennard (£100), South Wraxall (£1,500), Stranton (£2,000), Abbotsbury (£100). Outstanding commitments total £33,200, with £2,511 available for new schemes.
11. Charitable commitments
There are two grants of £2,100 awarded but not yet paid by the Fred Dukes International Bell Fund,
and twenty seven grants totalling £33,200 awarded but not yet paid by the Bell Restoration Fund.
There is also a charitable commitment to Kilifi bell restoration (for ropes & training) in respect of the balance of donations received but not yet paid amounting to £1,257.
12. Publications fund
Storage and distribution costs of £2,000 was paid to a Council member.
13. Designated Funds
These comprise: Mobile Belfry Donations £8,015 Ringing Remembers Grant £11,236 For Recruitment Rolle Legacy £2,362 Post Office Ringers £500 For Young Ringers
14. Payments to trustees
There were no payments to Trustees, except for the reimbursement of expenses in the course of their duties as members of the Executive.
15. Emoluments of employees
The Council had no employees during the year.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees Central Council of Church Bell Ringe On accounts for the year ended 31" December 2023 Charity no (rfany 270036 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Xhe Trust.) and financial year. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitls trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe ACY). I report in reSF of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the AGt. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respert: the accounting records were not kept in a¢¢ordance with section 130 of the Charities Act". or the accounts dKI not accord wtth the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply wtlh the applicable requirements conceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and faif view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no COnM$ and have come across no other matters in connection wtth the examination, to which attention should be drawn in this report, in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: 12th October 2024 Name: Duncan G Walker Relevant professional qualifiG*ion(s> or body: CIMA. ACIE. MBA Address: Mell Fell VEW. Graham Street, Penrrih. CA119LE
Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of chartty accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NONE