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The Sussex Beacon

Also known as: The Sussex Beacon Limited

The objects of the Sussex Beacon are to promote the prevention and control of the illness known as HIV/AIDS by public education and research and to relieve personal suffering from this illness and to support the families and friends of these persons. To this end the charity runs a ten bedroom in patient unit offering respite, convalescent and terminal care, and a day care service.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the Sussex Beacon are to promote the prevention and control of the illness known as HIV/AIDS by public education and research and to relieve personal suffering from this illness and to support the families and friends of these persons. To this end the charity runs a ten bedroom in patient unit offering respite, convalescent and terminal care, and a day care service.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,655,831
Latest Expenditure
£1,815,226

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 420). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 76.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 24.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £384,710
Charitable Activities £863,334
Other Trading £404,901
Investments £2,886
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,391,697
Raising Funds £423,529
Governance £18,594
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
£1,655,831
£1,815,226£1,391,697£235,291£204,40955 / 150
2024
£1,903,918
£1,754,452£1,348,072£394,686£395,00053 / 100
2023
£1,810,574
£2,313,946£1,538,414£245,219£052 / 120
2022
£2,057,085
£2,422,505£1,347,765£748,591£18,99752 / 140
2021
£1,338,186
£1,550,302£1,263,339£1,114,011£381,21732 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Sussex Beacon

What does The Sussex Beacon do?

The objects of the Sussex Beacon are to promote the prevention and control of the illness known as HIV/AIDS by public education and research and to relieve personal suffering from this illness and to support the families and friends of these persons. To this end the charity runs a ten bedroom in patient unit offering respite, convalescent and terminal care, and a day care service.

How much income did The Sussex Beacon report in 2025?

The Sussex Beacon reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Sussex Beacon?

The Sussex Beacon has a program ratio of 84.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Social care charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 420 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Sussex Beacon registered as a charity?

The Sussex Beacon was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1988 as charity number 298388. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Sussex Beacon?

The Sussex Beacon is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul James Hilly. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Sussex Beacon operate?

The Sussex Beacon operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Sussex Beacon a registered charity?

Yes — The Sussex Beacon is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298388.

Details

Address
Sussex Beacon
10 Bevendean Road
BRIGHTON
BN2 4DE
Registration Date
21 January 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298388
Charity Number
298388

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Trustees

Paul James Hilly Chair
Dr Richard Ma
Dr Sonia Frances Ganai
Ian Matthew Wilson
JASON KEITH PALMER

Also Known As

  • The Sussex Beacon Limited
  • The Sussex Beacon

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