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.

18^th July 2008: An unusual request: Can we find a new home for a cracked medieval bell? Much to our surprise we have! A cracked medieval bell from Upton Grey, Hampshire is to be fitted with ancient bell-gear and put on display in the Swan Tower, Perth, WA. It will be the oldest bell in Australia.

13^th July 2008: Two bells from Tolland, Somerset to be installed for chiming at Uckfield RC church.

12^th July 2008: A surplus Llewellins & James bell to be installed for chiming at Heron's Ghyll RC church.

23^rd June 2008: Two bells to be hung for chiming in Tonga. They are the 4^th bell of the Murphy 8 from St Nicholas, Cork and the former 5^th bell of the pre-2003 ring at Kettering.