Bell Rope Croft
Analysis
Bell Rope Croft is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in July 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bell Rope Croft reported income of £21k and spending of £19k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £21k (+26%), an average of +6.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Bell Rope Croft sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Marks Trust (£20k), Over Kellet Village Hall (£21k) and Westham Village Hall (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The repair and maintenance and keeping in proper condition the bell ropes in the belfry of the Parish Church of St. Martins Birmingham and the provision of new bell ropes as and when required.If sufficient funds remain then the residue of income maybe used in defraying certain expenses incurred by the Parochial Church Council of St Martins.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Marks Trust | Bedford | £20k |
| Over Kellet Village Hall | Carnforth | £21k |
| Westham Village Hall | Pevensey | £20k |
| Mid Sussex Riding for the Disabled Association | West Sussex | £21k |