--- title: "The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers — check charity number 263781 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 263781. Religious Activities charity based in Shefford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bedfordshire-association-of-church-bell-ringers retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:39:46.226Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers is a registered charity (number 263781) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £32,715 (year ending 2025-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers? Registered charity number 263781 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shefford Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £32,715 Website [www.bacbr.org.uk](http://www.bacbr.org.uk/) ## What does The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers do? The promotion of ringing for Divine Service, the cultivation of Scientific Change Ringing, the preservation of proper Belfry Conduct and the encouragement of ringers to take part in the Worshipping Life of the Church. ## What causes is The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-bedfordshire-association-of-church-bell-ringers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bacbr.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 263781) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers's charity number? The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers's charity number is 263781. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 263781? Search 263781 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers do? The promotion of ringing for Divine Service, the cultivation of Scientific Change Ringing, the preservation of proper Belfry Conduct and the encouragement of ringers to take part in the Worshipping Life of the Church. Does The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers? The Bedfordshire Association of Church Bell Ringers's website is http://www.bacbr.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/263781).