Keltek Trust
Charity Number: 1154107
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £48,710 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | Not publicly specified |
| Application Method | Direct contact with Trust |
| Geographic Focus | United Kingdom, England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, International (limited) |
Contact Details
- Website: http://keltektrust.org.uk
- Email: bells@keltektrust.org.uk
- Phone: 01225 742325
- Location: Kingsdown, Corsham, Wiltshire, UK
Funding Priorities
- Re-use of surplus or redundant church bells
- Bell restoration and provision
- Helping churches acquire bells for English-style full-circle bell-ringing
- Funding ringing centres for training bell-ringers
- Research into the sound of church bells and retuning methods
Since formation, the Trust has donated bells to over 150 churches. The Bell Rescue Fund (established 1998) has acquired over 500 bells including over ten rings and chimes of bells. In 2024, 37 bells were relocated.
What They Don't Fund
Not specified - focus is exclusively on church bells and bell-ringing related activities.
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How to Apply to Keltek Trust
No formal public application process. Churches interested in acquiring bells should contact the Trust directly via their website contact form or email. The Trust buys bells and re-sells them at cost, making no profit. Churches need time to raise funds and gain approval for installation, and the Bell Rescue Fund helps during this period.
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