--- title: "The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich — check charity number 266869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 266869. Religious Activities charity based in Bury St. Edmunds. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-suffolk-guild-of-ringers-for-the-diocese-of-st-edmundsbury-and-ipswich retrieved: 2026-08-28T07:50:04.519Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is a registered charity (number 266869) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £290,109 (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 Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich? Registered charity number 266869 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bury St. Edmunds Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £290,109 Website [www.suffolkbells.org.uk](http://www.suffolkbells.org.uk/) ## What does The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich do? The purpose of the charity is to promote and encourage the practice of bellringing; to recruit, train and encourage bellringers in the practice of their art; to cultivate the art of scientific change ringing; to promote and advise on the preservation, renovation and augmentation of bells in an efficient condition. ## What causes is The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich registered for? Religious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich 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-suffolk-guild-of-ringers-for-the-diocese-of-st-edmundsbury-and-ipswich&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.suffolkbells.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich a legitimate charity? Yes. The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266869) 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 Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich's charity number? The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich's charity number is 266869. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 266869? Search 266869 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 Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich do? The purpose of the charity is to promote and encourage the practice of bellringing; to recruit, train and encourage bellringers in the practice of their art; to cultivate the art of scientific change ringing; to promote and advise on the preservation, renovation and augmentation of bells in an efficient condition. Does The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. 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 Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich? The Suffolk Guild of Ringers for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich's website is http://www.suffolkbells.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/266869).