Friends Of The Beacon

Also known as: The Guildford Hospice Appeal

Friends of the Beacon is the charitable body supporting the non NHS activities of the Beacon Centre in Guildford (part of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care) a Palliative Day Care facility for persons suffering from cancer or other life changing/threatening illlness serving patients within the area covered by the Surrey PCT

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Activities & Mission

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

Surrey

Financial Information

Latest Income

£30,482

Latest Expenditure

£30,168

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 99.0%

Expenditure as % of income

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£30,482	£30,168	0 / 0
2024	£62,787	£264,368	0 / 0
2023	£28,834	£33,448	0 / 0
2021	£66,598	£27,916	0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Beacon

What does Friends Of The Beacon do?

How much income did Friends Of The Beacon report in 2025?

Friends Of The Beacon reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of The Beacon registered as a charity?

Friends Of The Beacon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 1993 as charity number 1024925. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Friends Of The Beacon?

Friends Of The Beacon is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Vivien Whelan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of The Beacon operate?

Friends Of The Beacon operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of The Beacon a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of The Beacon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024925.