Resources
Student ringing societies have existed for many years, and a wealth of experience and knowledge has built up over that time. This section brings together some of that learning to help support student societies, both now and in the future.
In 2025, we carried out a survey of student ringing societies to better understand how they operate and how they can best be supported. You can view a summary of the survey results.
The resources collected here have been developed in response to what university societies told us they would find most helpful. We’d be very pleased to hear from you with ideas, contributions, requests for new content, or anything else that could help improve and expand this collection of resources.
Student societies have an amazing track record for the recruitment and retention of new and existing ringers. On average, approximately half of student ringers are taught by the society that they ring with and go on to ring beyond university. This demonstrates that university ringing plays a vital role in the recruitment and retention of young ringers and we need to bottle the good stuff to help existing and potential new societies thrive.
Here are some tips on how to recruit new ringers and make sure you capture all of the existing ringers that have arrived at your university.
- Where to Recruit
- Leaflets
- Ringing World
- Social Media
- ART
- Freshers fair kit
- Taster Sessions
Case studies
- Starting a society
- Reviving a society
- Student Union affiliation
- Finances
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Organising Socials
- Hosting an SUA/NUA
- Arranging an outing
- Annual dinners
- Communication
- CC affiliation
- Running ringing
- Society merch
- Committee Positions
- Risk assesment
- Local area
- Constitution
Case studies
Regular maintenance
- Belfry Upkeep includes everything you need to know about maintaining your bells
- Check list of everything that needs regular inspection
Larger projects
General guidance
- Where to start?
- Church logistics
- Financing/fundraising