Beacon Counselling Trust
The provision of counselling and support to relieve mental, emotional and physical problems encountered by people living in today's society.
Activities & Mission
The provision of counselling and support to relieve mental, emotional and physical problems encountered by people living in today's society.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £4,837,745 | £2,516,940 | £2,516,940 | £4,838,167 | £1,668,771 | 26 / 6 |
| 2023 | £2,925,616 | £1,924,772 | £1,924,772 | £2,517,362 | £1,499,642 | 24 / 6 |
| 2022 | £2,100,386 | £1,432,971 | £1,432,971 | £1,516,518 | £1,007,195 | 23 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,620,508 | £1,317,468 | £1,317,468 | £849,103 | £849,103 | 17 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,249,071 | £984,443 | £984,443 | £546,063 | £546,063 | 15 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Counselling Trust
What does Beacon Counselling Trust do?
The provision of counselling and support to relieve mental, emotional and physical problems encountered by people living in today's society.
How much income did Beacon Counselling Trust report in 2024?
Beacon Counselling Trust reported total income of £4.84m and reported expenditure of £2.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Beacon Counselling Trust?
Beacon Counselling Trust has a program ratio of 52.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Beacon Counselling Trust registered as a charity?
Beacon Counselling Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2011 as charity number 1140011. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Beacon Counselling Trust?
Beacon Counselling Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Darren Melia. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beacon Counselling Trust operate?
Beacon Counselling Trust operates across 9 areas, including Blackpool, Isle Of Anglesey, Knowsley and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Beacon Counselling Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Beacon Counselling Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140011.
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