The art and science of ringing bells in a seemingly endless variety of sequences with a distinct and regular beat has developed over several centuries in the United Kingdom, and is recognised as being distinctly British. The sound of this type of ringing is an established and valued part of our national heritage. The continuation and further development of this unique tradition depends entirely on the use of bells in Church towers. Through ringing of its bells the Church can become a focus of pride for the whole community.

English style bell-ringing is not restricted to the United Kingdom. There are established ringing societies in Africa, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the USA.

For centuries Churches have augmented  their peal of bells or installed a peal of bells. Most bells are newly cast, but an increasing number are "re-cycled" from other churches. The Trust helps Churches acquire surplus or redundant bells which will be hung for English-style bell-ringing.

8^th February 2010: The former 3^rd bell from Shiplake is to replace the out-of-tune treble of four at Winterborne Stickland subject to faculty etc.

13^th January 2010: The former 4^th bell from Shiplake has been acquired by the Southwell & Nottingham BRF for use as the treble of four at Thoroton.

26^th December 2009: A small bell to be used as a clock bell at a stable near Perth, WA.

14^th December 2009: A bell from Speke, St Aidan and an ex-Greenock, St George's North bell to replace two poor bells at Shelford, Nottingham (subject to faculty, fund-raising etc.).