Beaconwild LTD
Also known as: Abbeyfield South Downs Limited, The Abbeyfield Eastbourne Society Limited
The provision of sheltered housing for elderly people
Activities & Mission
The provision of sheltered housing for elderly people
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 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Abbeyfield Worthing Society (organisation 206298)
- Asset transfer in in 2018 — Abbeyfield Tunbridge Wells Society Limited (organisation 214354)
- Asset transfer in in 2013 — The Abbeyfield Brighton and Hove Society Limited (organisation 212980)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,236,401 | £2,208,789 | £2,208,789 | £10,437,761 | £10,205,792 | 44 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,333,621 | £2,079,863 | £2,079,863 | £10,410,149 | £10,174,796 | 42 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,546,330 | £1,449,659 | £1,449,659 | £8,024,961 | £8,024,961 | 37 / 0 |
| 2022 | £997,740 | £1,064,435 | £1,064,435 | £8,075,301 | £7,835,180 | 33 / 0 |
| 2021 | £969,876 | £912,602 | £912,602 | £8,141,996 | £8,141,996 | 31 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Beaconwild LTD
What does Beaconwild LTD do?
The provision of sheltered housing for elderly people
How much income did Beaconwild LTD report in 2025?
Beaconwild LTD reported total income of £2.24m and reported expenditure of £2.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Beaconwild LTD?
Beaconwild LTD has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Beaconwild LTD registered as a charity?
Beaconwild LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1963 as charity number 216779. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Beaconwild LTD?
Beaconwild LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Beaconwild LTD operate?
Beaconwild LTD operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Beaconwild LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Beaconwild LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 216779.
Details
Mill Road
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0GG
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Also Known As
- Abbeyfield South Downs Limited
- The Abbeyfield Eastbourne Society Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated