Bell Repair Fund Treasurer’s Report

Several large bell projects have been completed this year and the fund has paid out over £27000 in grants and loans to Alfreton, Belper, Ilkeston and Hartshorne. The grant to Alfreton amounted to a new 6th bell to fit in the re-modelled ring. 

Income to the fund remains healthy and we have seen a significant increase in PCC affiliation payments with several churches contributing for the first time. I have also been able to reclaim £168 in Gift Aid tax for the past three years' donations. There is continuing income from the easyfundraising website where online purchases garner a small donation to the BRF. Since joining the scheme we have benefited by almost £500. If you would like to assist the BRF through the easyfundraising scheme register with their website (www.easyfundraising.org.uk) and support "Derby DA bell repair fund". Most of the major internet retailers are signed up and give about 1% of your purchase value to the charity. 
John Thorpe