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Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Beacon Church Bury St Edmunds is a faith-based charity dedicated to serving the local community through Christian outreach, pastoral care, and social support initiatives. Our mission is to share the love of Christ by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can find spiritual guidance, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging. We engage in a variety of

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Activities & Mission

Beacon Church Bury St Edmunds is a faith-based charity dedicated to serving the local community through Christian outreach, pastoral care, and social support initiatives. Our mission is to share the love of Christ by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can find spiritual guidance, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging. We engage in a variety of

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,086,363
Latest Expenditure
£520,070

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 66.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 45.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £822,600
Charitable Activities £6,568
Other Trading £256,609
Investments £586
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £346,387
Raising Funds £173,683
Governance £63,939
Grants to Institutions £52,073
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,086,363
£520,070£346,387£1,132,723£716,98215 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

What does Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk do?

Beacon Church Bury St Edmunds is a faith-based charity dedicated to serving the local community through Christian outreach, pastoral care, and social support initiatives. Our mission is to share the love of Christ by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can find spiritual guidance, practical assistance, and a sense of belonging. We engage in a variety of

How much income did Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk report in 2025?

Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk reported total income of £1.09m and reported expenditure of £520k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk?

Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk has a program ratio of 31.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk registered as a charity?

Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 2023 as charity number 1206109. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk?

Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Anthony Sissons. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk operate?

Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk a registered charity?

Yes — Beacon Church, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1206109.

Details

Address
Beacon Church
Oakes Road
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
IP32 6PX
Registration Date
7 December 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5207215
Charity Number
1206109

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Trustees

Paul Anthony Sissons Chair
DAVID STEVENSON
Grayson Edward Jones
Hannah Dixon
Peter John Strawson

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