The Association has an active and experienced Bell Restoration Committee (BRC) headed by
the Bell Restoration Officer (BRO). The BRC administers the Bell Restoration Fund (BRF)
which meets twice a year (usually March and October) at which applications for grants are
reviewed. This includes bells not hung for full circle ringing.
The BRC undertakes inspections and offers advice and practical assistance on bell matters
throughout the Diocese of London. In addition the BRC can provide experienced volunteer
labour which can save many thousands of pounds on major projects.
Courses on bell maintenance are available either as part of the Training Programme
or tailored to meet individual tower needs (e.g. newly appointed Steeple Keeper).
The District Representative on the BRC are:
- North & East: Guy Wells, 07983 500954, N&EBRCRep1@bellringing.london and Harry Baulcombe, 07871 572009, N&EBRCRep2@bellringing.london
- South & West: Ray Pearce, 07909 036633, S&WBRCRep1@bellringing.london and Richard Jones, 07702 230011, S&WBRCRep2@bellringing.london
The committee has an industrial vacuum cleaner, a circular saw and a folding ladder. These
are available for use in towers via the BRO.