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
A Record Result Achieved at Mere Branch LEBRF Fundraiser
The magnificent total of £430 was raised for the LEBRF, at the Ringing Demonstration and fundraising event held on Bank Holiday Monday, at Stourton, in the Mere Branch. In addition to Ringing Demonstrations there were regular opportunities for members of
Belfry Upkeep: Bell Frames
The bell frame is the structure which rigidly supports the bells and ensures that the vertical and horizontal forces arising from the movement of the bells is safely and efficiently transferred to the tower walls. It requires periodic inspection and
Powerstock Fund Raising Success
Despite heavy rain and gales more than 100 people turned up to support the “Big Breakfast” held in Powerstock Hut at the end of February, which made over £800 profit. This was the last planned fund-raising event to re-hang and
Belfry Upkeep – Stays and Sliders
The stay and slider form a mechanism which enables the bell to be ‘set’ in the up position by holding it just past the balance. The stay and slider are usually made out of Ash, although alternative designs are seen
