Charity Registration Number: 1098885 Company Registration Number: 04376323
BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD
Trustees' Report and Accounts
For the year ended
31 December 2025
BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Contents
| Page | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 3 |
| Examiner's unqualified report | 4 |
| Statement of financial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 - 13 |
BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Legal and administrative information
| Trustees | Mr D Wells |
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| Mr P C G Burley | |
| Miss J Williams | |
| Miss T Belsey | |
| Mr A White | |
| Mr I R Brown | |
| Dr A Baldwin (Resigned 10 June 2025) | |
| Rev B L Sleep (Appointed 21 July 2025) | |
| Ms C A Dejean (Appointed 21 July 2025) | |
| Mr A T Machin (Appointed 28 April 2026) | |
| Charity Number | 1098885 |
| Company Number | 4376323 |
| Registered Office | Beachy Head Radio Mast |
| Beachy Head Road | |
| Beachy Head | |
| Eastbourne | |
| East Sussex | |
| BN20 7YA | |
| Reporting Accountants | Maiden Accountancy Services |
| Suite 4, Compass House | |
| 45 Gildredge Road | |
| Eastbourne | |
| East Sussex | |
| BN21 4RY |
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Trustees' report
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives & activities
- a. Policies and objectives
The aim of our charity is to help end the loss of life from suicide at Beachy Head.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
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b. Strategies for achieving objectives Under the Trustees is a team, headed by the CEO, of chaplains, both paid staff and volunteers. This team coordinates with the various other partner agencies to proactively engage with the public on the head.
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c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives Patrolling by foot and vehicle; Identifying those who are suicidal or in crisis;
Negotiating with those that are suicidal or in crisis using our skills in crisis intervention; Conducting searches for those deemed to be suicidal and at Beachy Head, as advised by the Police, the Public, the Beachy head Pub and through Social Media;
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Working in partnership with other agencies to ensure the needs of those who are suicidal or in crisis are met.
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d. Main activities undertaken to further the Company's purposes for the public benefit The Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team (BHCT) is the search and rescue charity that seeks to save lives from suicide at Beachy Head. Our trained Chaplains are available every hour of the day, every day of the year, to reach out, offering support and hope to anyone who is suicidal or in distress. We believe that by receiving skilled support at the time of the crisis, those who are suicidal or in distress can be awakened to hope, that there are other ways forward to address the problems they face. We do not discriminate from our services by gender, disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation, believing that life is precious and everyone is of equal value before God.
Achievements and performance
- a. Main achievements of the Company During the year, we were involved with 985 searches, and dealt directly with 392 suicidal people. N.B due to the nature and the regard of loved ones, we do not publish the total deaths that occurred during the year.
Our patrols operate every day of the year in all weathers.
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Trustees' report (continued)
Financial review
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves policy
The Trustees agreed that we should hold, in reserve, sufficient funds to cover nine months of staffing costs including a designated reserve to cover potential redundancy costs.
Structure, Governance and management
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a. Constitution
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Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team Ltd is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum and Articles of Association (18.2.02).
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
- The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
On behalf of the board of trustees
Mr D Wells Trustee Dated:
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD
Examiner's unqualified report
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Communitywise
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2025 set out on pages 6 to 16.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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(b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Steve Maiden, ACA Suite 4, Compass House 45 Gildredge Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4RY
Dated:
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Statement of Financial Activities Including Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 31 December 2025
| Notes Incoming resources from generated funds Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income Total incoming resources 2 Resources expended Raising funds 3 Charitable activities 4 Total resources expended Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 £ 200,197 0 200,197 83,731 0 83,731 3,381 0 3,381 287,309 0 287,309 15,980 0 15,980 253,502 0 253,502 269,482 0 269,482 17,827 0 17,827 298,856 0 298,856 316,683 0 316,683 |
2024 £ 214,972 221,055 4,188 440,215 351 264,936 265,287 174,928 123,928 298,856 |
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Balance sheet As at 31 December 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net Assets FUNDS Unrestricted funds: General Fund 12 Designated Fund |
2025 2025 £ £ 23,276 14,728 280,137 294,865 (1,458) 293,407 316,683 316,683 235,172 81,511 316,683 |
2024 2024 £ £ 27,844 10,965 264,226 275,191 (4,179) 271,012 298,856 298,856 217,345 81,511 298,856 |
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For the year ending 31 December 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors’ responsibilities;
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i) The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,
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ii) The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts
The financial statements were approved by the board on
Mr D Wells Trustee
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
Incoming resources
All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of entitlement to a legacy exists when the Company has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them (through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the Company, can be reliably measured.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the assets use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
1 Accounting policies - continued
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Motor vehicles 25% Reducing Balance Fixtures and fittings 33% Straight line basis Office equipment 33% Straight line basis
Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered, Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank & in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
Liabilities & provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
1 Accounting policies - continued
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
Financial instruments
The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2 Incoming resources
| Donations and Legacies Donations Legacies Charitable activities Grants Investment income Interest receivable Total incoming resources |
Total 2025 £ 177,197 23,000 200,197 83,731 83,731 3,381 287,309 |
Total 2024 £ 206,972 8,000 214,972 221,055 221,055 4,188 440,215 |
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Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team Limited benefited from the use of a building at the top of Beachy head which Sussex Police cover the cost of utilities which is estimated to be not more than £500 (2024 -£500).
3 Raising Funds
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| Costs of raising funds | Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ |
| Advertising | 15,980 351 |
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
4 Charitable activities
| Direct costs Staff costs Telephone Staff training Repairs and renewals Hospitality and supplies Protective clothing and equipment Sundries Motor running costs Travel Communications consultancy Depreciation Support costs Staff costs Insurance & licenses Computer expense Postage and stationery Office costs Legal and professional fees Subscriptions Bank charges Governance costs Accountancy Total charitable activities costs |
Total 2025 £ 174,002 1,910 1,869 2,299 3,899 1,660 8,893 6,825 830 1,600 8,362 212,149 29,190 2,333 2,492 1,424 3,251 184 1,029 264 40,167 1,186 253,502 |
Total 2024 £ 176,492 1,820 700 1,766 3,209 2,226 8,587 14,858 2,312 4,114 5,075 223,183 27,920 2,113 3,165 2,246 2,718 2,050 1,075 150 41,437 2,340 266,960 |
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
5 Trustees
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.
6 Employees
| Support staff Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Employers Pension |
2025 Number 8 2025 £ 189,177 11,297 2,718 203,192 |
2024 Number 8 2024 £ 189,336 11,702 3,374 204,412 |
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There were no employees whose annual emoluments were £60,000 or more.
7 Pension costs
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund. Contributions of £558 (2024 - £653) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
8 Taxation
No corporation tax is payable on the results as Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team is a registered charity number 1098885.
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
| 9 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and fittings £ Cost As at 1 January 2025 13,552 Additions 1,859 As at 31 December 2025 15,411 Depreciation As at 1 January 2025 13,552 Charge for year 620 As at 31 December 2025 14,172 Net Book Value As at 31 December 2025 1,239 As at 1 January 2025 0 10 Debtors Other debtors Prepayments 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Social security and other taxes Pension payable Accrued expenses |
Motor Computer vehicles equipment £ £ 52,985 2,414 0 1,935 52,985 4,349 26,046 1,509 6,735 1,007 32,781 2,516 20,204 1,833 26,939 905 2025 £ 13,838 890 14,728 2025 £ 0 558 900 1,458 |
Total £ 68,951 3,794 72,745 41,107 8,362 49,469 23,276 27,844 2024 £ 10,023 942 10,965 2024 £ 4 653 3,522 4,179 |
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BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM LTD Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31 December 2025
| 12 Fund balances Unrestricted funds General fund Designated fund |
Balance at Balance at 1 January Incoming Resources 31 December 2025 resources expended 2025 £ £ £ £ 217,345 287,309 (269,482) 235,172 81,511 0 0 81,511 298,856 287,309 (269,482) 316,683 |
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