--- title: "The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund — check charity number 268390 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268390. Religious Activities charity based in Milton Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-oxford-diocesan-bell-fund retrieved: 2026-08-27T06:18:46.122Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund is a registered charity (number 268390) 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 £58,581 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund? Registered charity number 268390 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Milton Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £58,581 Website [odg.org.uk/BellFund/index.php](http://odg.org.uk/BellFund/index.php) ## What does The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund do? Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford ## What causes is The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund 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-oxford-diocesan-bell-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://odg.org.uk/BellFund/index.php) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268390) 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 Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund's charity number? The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund's charity number is 268390. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 268390? Search 268390 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 Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund do? Using the income from investment to make grants towards the maintance of church bells within the Diocese of Oxford Does The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund. 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 Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund? The Oxford Diocesan Bell Fund's website is http://odg.org.uk/BellFund/index.php — 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/268390).