Diocesan Bell Fund Raising - 1998

Nine grants were paid during 1998 totalling some £16,095:

• Aston Rowant - £140
• Blewbury - £4,500
• High Wycombe (St Anne) - £25
• Kirklington - £170
• South Stoke - £920
• Swerford - £3,550
• Warborough - £990
• Wingrave - £1,450
• Wroxton - £4,350

Fund raising

New money raised in 1998 amounted to £8,045. This included £1196 from the Draw, £3,694 from branch donations and £502 from the ringing day. Donations from 19 PCCs amounted to £614 and 14 tower funds contributed £1,170. Covenanted donations from individuals totalled £247.

Investments

Investment income during the year and available for distribution as grants was £16,398. The total capital subscribed to the Fund at the end of the year was £166,525. This is invested in accordance with professional advice from the Diocese. The market value of the investments at the end of the year was £333,372.