The Ringing World Limited
Analysis
The Ringing World Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Andover. It was registered in June 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01722963). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Ringing World Limited reported income of £349k and spending of £325k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £291k to £349k (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Ringing World Limited sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Weymouth Baptist Church (£349k), The Parochial Church Council of St Mary & St Cuthbert Parish Church, Chester-Le-Street (£349k) and The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke, Watford (£349k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and foster the art, science and history of bells and bell ringing to bellringers and the general public, and in particular by publishing educational material and historical archives, facilitating communication, encouraging public interest and uniting the ringing community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Baptist Church | Weymouth | £349k |
| The Parochial Church Council of St Mary & St Cuthbert Parish Church, Chester-Le-Street | Chester Le Street | £349k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke, Watford | Watford | £349k |
| Danske Kirke I London (Danish Church in London) | London | £349k |