Registered Charity number 270529
Named after our first benefactor, Rev Frank Llewellyn Edwards, the fund makes grants towards the restoration and augmentation of church bells in the Diocese of Salisbury. We try to support eligible projects with a grant of around 20% of the total project cost and over the last 5 years we have made grants totalling over £100,000.
How to Support Us
You can donate in any of the following ways:
- through your Branch treasurer,
- click on the JustGiving link
- directly by cheque or bank transfer
- Account name: Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund (NB: they will accept cheques/deposits saying “LEBRF”)
- Sort Code: 30-90-89
- Account Number: 37611960
If you donate directly and you pay income tax please would you complete the Gift Aid form
Recovering VAT on Church Projects
Currently, churches can reclaim VAT on any work they do to the fabric of their building but this concession is about to be lost and we need your help to ensure it continues. The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) scheme was introduced
Who’s Who? LEBRF Administrator
Anne Wardell has been the the Administrator for the LEBRF since 2019 in a role that is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Guild’s Bell Restoration Fund and supporting the LEBRF Trustees in their roles. She is also the
LEBRF Open Tower Day Report
The 2024 Guild Open Tower Day held on Saturday, 17th August in support of the Guild’s Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund was a great success and raised a total of £1,374.40. Organised by Dorchester Branch Ringing Master and Secretary, Paul
Bryan Castle Legacy
The LEBRF was grateful to receive a £5,000 legacy in 2023 from the estate of Bryan Castle HLM who died in June 2021. Much of the fund’s income comes from legacies and generous bequests such as this ensure we are
