# BEACON HOUSE MINISTRIES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1055109
- **Other names:** OPEN DOOR MINISTRIES, BEACON HOUSE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 2, 1996
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1055109


## Contact

- **Address:** BEACON HOUSE, 24 Crouch Street, COLCHESTER
- **Postcode:** CO3 3ES
- **Phone:** 01206761960
- **Email:** office@beaconhouseministries.org.uk
- **Website:** www.beaconhouseministries.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS AMONGST PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR HAVE NO PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION BY THE PROVISION, ACCORDING TO CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES AND FAITH, OF HEALTHCARE, COUNSELLING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Recreation
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Essex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £408753 | £428163 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £428956 | £399142 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £469880 | £443979 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £474202 | £437050 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £509272 | £408775 | £899036 | 14 |



## Trustees

- **Frances Sheppard** (Chair) — appointed March 9, 2015
- Barry Roberts — appointed Sept. 9, 2020
- COLIN NELSON BENNETT — appointed May 11, 2015
- James Lambert — appointed Sept. 5, 2022
- Nicola Young — appointed Sept. 14, 2022
- RICHARD MICHAEL COLIN HARRIS — appointed Sept. 19, 2023
- Richard James Greeves — appointed Sept. 2, 2024