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.

11^th June 2009: Second-hand frame-sides available. Please contact us for details.

1^st June 2009: A small undated bell to be installed for chiming in Sierra Leone.

26^th May 2009: The bells project at St Mary's, Moseley has changed from installing a ring based on the ex-Cradley Heath tenor bells to a ring based on the tenor bells from St George's North, Greenock. The ex-Cradley Heath bells are being released for re-use elsewhere and it is planned to use them at St John the Divine, Merton, London as part of the installation of a ring of bells at the church.