Beacon House Ministries
Also known as: Open Door Ministries, Beacon House
Primary healthcare and holistic support for those who are homeless or in insecure accommodation. Nurse-led clinics; smoking cessation; showers; provision of toiletries and food; a laundry service; cooked meals; a computer suite; a craft and activities room; and a range of occupational and therapeutic activities to build skills and confidence.
Activities & Mission
Primary healthcare and holistic support for those who are homeless or in insecure accommodation. Nurse-led clinics; smoking cessation; showers; provision of toiletries and food; a laundry service; cooked meals; a computer suite; a craft and activities room; and a range of occupational and therapeutic activities to build skills and confidence.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £408,753 | £428,163 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £428,956 | £399,142 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £469,880 | £443,979 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £474,202 | £437,050 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £509,272 | £408,775 | £400,920 | £899,036 | £501,434 | 14 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Beacon House Ministries
What does Beacon House Ministries do?
Primary healthcare and holistic support for those who are homeless or in insecure accommodation. Nurse-led clinics; smoking cessation; showers; provision of toiletries and food; a laundry service; cooked meals; a computer suite; a craft and activities room; and a range of occupational and therapeutic activities to build skills and confidence.
How much income did Beacon House Ministries report in 2025?
Beacon House Ministries reported total income of £409k and reported expenditure of £428k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Beacon House Ministries?
Beacon House Ministries has a program ratio of 78.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Beacon House Ministries registered as a charity?
Beacon House Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 1996 as charity number 1055109. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Beacon House Ministries?
Beacon House Ministries is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Frances Sheppard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beacon House Ministries operate?
Beacon House Ministries operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Beacon House Ministries a registered charity?
Yes — Beacon House Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1055109.
Details
24 Crouch Street
COLCHESTER
CO3 3ES
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Open Door Ministries
- Beacon House
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated