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The Beacon Equity Trust

Also known as: The Beacon Trust

The Beacon Equity Trust is involved in the promotion of the education of people under the age of 25 years anywhere in the world.

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Activities & Mission

The Beacon Equity Trust is involved in the promotion of the education of people under the age of 25 years anywhere in the world.

Grants

The Beacon Equity Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£424,185
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£700,229
Latest Expenditure
£424,185

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 60.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £661,126
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £39,103
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £424,185
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£700,229
£424,185£424,185£1,248,399£1,248,3990 / 1
2024
£592,327
£478,044£478,044£972,355£972,3550 / 1
2023
£585,823
£455,410£455,410£858,072£858,0720 / 1
2022
£429,091
£384,4740 / 1
2021
£431,859
£320,0240 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Beacon Equity Trust

What does The Beacon Equity Trust do?

The Beacon Equity Trust is involved in the promotion of the education of people under the age of 25 years anywhere in the world.

How much income did The Beacon Equity Trust report in 2025?

The Beacon Equity Trust reported total income of £700k and reported expenditure of £424k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Beacon Equity Trust registered as a charity?

The Beacon Equity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2009 as charity number 1132994. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Beacon Equity Trust?

The Beacon Equity Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is AJAY SOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Beacon Equity Trust operate?

The Beacon Equity Trust operates across 4 areas: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Surrey.

Is The Beacon Equity Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Beacon Equity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132994.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047452
Charity Number
1132994

Trustees

AJAY SOOD Chair
ANTONIA MARY SOOD
Hari James Sood

Also Known As

  • The Beacon Trust

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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