**Charity Registration Number. 1117760 Company Number. 05385670 (England and Wales)**
## **BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **CONTENTS**
||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Legal and administrative information|3|
|Trustees’ report|4 - 10|
|Independent examiner’s report|11|
|Statement of financial activities|12|
|Balance sheet|13|
|Notes to the financial statements|14 - 19|
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
**_______**
|**Full name:**|**Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd**|**Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd**|
|---|---|---|
|**Registered charity number:**|1117760||
|**Registered company number**:|05385670||
|**Registered office & principal**|||
|**Address:**|19-25 Doncaster Road||
||Barnsley||
||South Yorkshire||
||S70 1TH||
|**Trustees:**|G T Andrews||
||S Cross||
||C Duffield|_-resigned 21/05/2025_|
||D Grummett_-resigned 06/04/2026_||
||H C Key||
||S Owen||
|**Chair:**|H C Key||
|**Treasurer:**|S Cross||
|**Bankers:**|Barclays Bank||
||Leicester||
||LE87 2BB||
|**Independent Examiner:**|Angela Hayes||
||Community|Accountant|
||22 Brocklehurst Avenue||
||Barnsley||
||S70 3EE||
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **Structure, governance and management**
Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd is a registered charity with the Charity Commission (charity number 1117760) and a company limited by guarantee (company number 05385670), governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, dated March 2005, most recently amended April 2016. Formerly Barnsley Beacon Support Services, the charity changed its name on 15 December 2017, following a rebrand and expansion of services outside of Barnsley.
The company has no share capital and the liability of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to a sum not exceeding £1. The affairs of the charity are managed by the trustees who may exercise all the powers of the charity. The trustees delegate day-to-day management of the charity to Lynda McDermott, Manager.
## **Appointment of trustees**
The trustees are also directors of the company for the purpose of company law. The trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting.
## **Trustee training & induction**
New trustees are given a copy of the volunteer’s handbook containing information about the organisation and internal policies/procedures. During the year all trustees completed training relevant to the role.
## **Risk management**
A Risk Management Policy is in place and the trustees keep a risk register which is reviewed regularly. A major risk is the loss of funding to pay for staff posts and to continue the operational running of the charity. The financial position and level of reserves is reviewed at each trustee meeting and funding applications are ongoing. For other areas, systems are in place to manage the risks and to lessen the possible impacts.
## **Charitable aims and objectives**
The principle objectives of the charity are to relieve the suffering and needs of parents and carers, primarily but not exclusively, of drug users by:
- i) Establishing and developing a service that provides help, support and advice.
- ii) Providing a safe, comfortable environment in which to hold a parent and family support group.
- iii) Raising awareness and educating the public about drugs and drug related issues and by offering training and education on matters such as counselling.
- iv) Offering Indian Head Massage, Hand & Foot Massage, Reflexology and Reiki as complimentary therapies.
## **Public Benefit Statement**
In shaping the objectives for the year the trustees have paid due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT continued**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **Chair’s Report on activities undertaken for the public benefit and achievements during the reporting period**
This has been another busy and challenging year for Beacon South Yorkshire Carer Support (BSY). As with many charities, we are navigating an increasingly uncertain environment due to changes in funding streams and the wider challenges facing the voluntary sector. Despite these pressures, our dedicated team continues to work tirelessly, demonstrating empathy, professionalism and a commitment to BSY's core values of **Connect, Support and Hope** for unpaid carers across South Yorkshire.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved in our organisation for their continued commitment to supporting unpaid carers and championing our mission.
## **Supporting Unpaid Carers**
Throughout the year, BSY has continued to provide a wide range of services and activities designed to support carers' wellbeing and reduce isolation, including:
- One-to-one support sessions delivered face-to-face, by telephone or via video call.
- Weekly drop-in sessions.
- Weekly counselling sessions.
- Weekly relaxation, holistic and massage therapies.
- Monthly coffee mornings featuring guest speakers from local services. In this financial year we were visited by Creative Recovery in April, Dawn a mental health outreach worker in May, The Pathways to Work team in July, Hazel Carter in September and Oliver’s estate planning in November.
- Monthly ‘Craft & Chat’ sessions.
- Fortnightly mindfulness sessions.
- Training and development opportunities for trustees, staff, volunteers and carers.
- Wellness sessions incorporating movement and physical activity.
- Weekly food parcel distribution.
- Project-based activities, subject to funding availability, such as art therapy exploring carers' feelings and emotions.
These services have only been possible thanks to the support of the National Lottery Community Fund, and we are grateful to National Lottery players for helping to make this work possible.
## **Funding and Organisational Challenges**
The **Henry Smith Foundation** has played a pivotal role in supporting BSY and we would particularly like to thank them for the flexibility they have shown in response to changing funding priorities and the challenging funding landscape.
Unfortunately, due to financial pressures, the Trustees made the difficult decision to close our Rotherham premises in August. During this transition, the team worked closely with **Goodwin Commercial** , our landlord, who demonstrated exceptional kindness, generosity and understanding. We are truly grateful for their support during a difficult period. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to **Parkgate Mobility** for their continued support and understanding whenever assistance has been needed.
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## **BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT continued**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **Our Valued Supporters and Partners**
BSY is fortunate to work alongside a wide range of partners and supporters who help us deliver our services:
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) for their ongoing business support and commitment to understanding the challenges faced by unpaid carers.
- FareShare Yorkshire, whose work reducing food waste enables us to distribute food parcels to individuals and families experiencing food poverty.
- Two generous carers, who wish to remain anonymous, for significant donations that have supported both activities and operational costs.
- The many carers who have donated unwanted gifts and items to assist with fundraising efforts.
- Moorside Technology, for their continued IT support and excellent service.
- Barnsley CVS (BCVS), whose support with recruitment, networking and partnership development has been invaluable.
## **Listening to Carers**
Providing high-quality support remains at the heart of everything we do. It is important that carers feel heard, valued and supported, and the feedback we receive continues to be overwhelmingly positive. The team regularly engages with carers to understand their needs and aspirations. While it is not always possible to meet every request, we remain committed to listening and doing everything we can to respond effectively.
Referrals continue to increase, with carers being signposted to BSY by both statutory and voluntary sector organisations. Our services offer carers additional support options and help reduce pressure on primary care services. All carers are informed about commissioned services, including Cloverleaf and Barnsley Carers Service, ensuring they can make informed choices about the support available to them.
## **Service Highlights**
## Counselling Service
Our counselling service continues to flourish, with carers reporting significant improvements in their wellbeing and resilience. We are proud to work with fourth-year counselling students from across the region, providing them with opportunities to complete the practical hours required for qualification while gaining valuable lived experience.
## Relaxation and Wellbeing Therapies
Although participation levels temporarily declined, demand for our relaxation therapies quickly recovered and sessions are now fully utilised. Carers consistently tell us how valuable these opportunities are, providing much-needed respite from their caring responsibilities. Many attendees report improvements in both their mental health and overall wellbeing.
## Craft & Chat and Mindfulness
Our monthly Craft & Chat sessions continue to provide social connection and creative opportunities for carers, while our fortnightly mindfulness sessions remain well attended and receive consistently positive feedback.
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT continued**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **Governance and Leadership**
The Senior Management Team has worked tirelessly throughout the year, overcoming significant challenges while maintaining a strong focus on service delivery. Through close collaboration between staff, trustees and carers, communication across the organisation has strengthened, ensuring that carers' voices remain central to decision-making. On behalf of the Board, I would once again like to thank every member of staff, volunteer and trustee for their loyalty, dedication, compassion and unwavering commitment to supporting unpaid carers.
## **Community Engagement and Partnership Working**
BSY has continued to actively participate in local, regional and national discussions that influence carers' services and support. During the year, representatives attended:
- TLAP (Think Local Act Personal) – Together for Better Care
- All Age Carers Strategy meetings
- Poverty Action Conference
- Co-design and development work with partners, including Alzheimer's Society and Social Value initiatives
- Dementia-related partnership events
- Mental Health Innovation Fund meetings
- Health and Wellbeing Board meetings
- Various BCVS partnership forums and development opportunities
## **Learning and Development**
Over the last 12 months, staff and trustees have participated in a wide range of training and development opportunities, including:
- Unlocking Opportunities to Win Public Sector Contracts (Go4Growth)
- WEA Local Government Outcomes Framework sessions
- Exploring JustGiving and Crowdfunder platforms
- In-house support worker refresher training
- Specialist charity support clinics
- Community learning opportunities through WEA and CRT
- Attracting and Nurturing Donors
- Community Matters: Engaging with Businesses
- NHS 10-Year Plan consultations
- YORtender Marketing Event
- Writing Successful Funding Applications (Benefact Group and DSC)
- BCVS dementia pathway development workshops
## **Community Activities**
Our monthly coffee mornings have welcomed a variety of guest speakers and organisations throughout the year. Highlights included:
- Hazel Carter, author and speaker, presenting "Caregiving: How to Avoid Burnout"
- Welcome Warm Spaces initiatives
- Creative Recovery sessions
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT continued**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
We also held a sponsored walk that raised **£600** , with an impressive **45 participants** taking part.
## **Supporting the Next Generation**
This year we were delighted to welcome a student from Barnsley College studying Digital Media. Their contribution brought fresh perspectives and valuable insight into how we can better engage younger carers through digital platforms and communications. It was a pleasure to work alongside them and we thank them for their enthusiasm and support.
## **Celebrating Support and Success**
We extend our thanks to the Harry Bottom Charitable Trust for their support during the year for the group courses.
We were also delighted to welcome Councillor Jake Lodge as a BSY Ambassador. Councillor Lodge joined the Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley, Councillor David Leech and Mrs Alison Leech, at our Open Day, helping to raise awareness of the vital role unpaid carers play within our communities.
Our Christmas meals in both Barnsley and Rotherham were extremely well attended and greatly appreciated by those who attended.
All service activity and outcomes continue to be recorded through the Lamplight database, helping us monitor impact and improve service delivery.
The Space for Carers platform continues to provide a safe and accessible online space where carers can access information, resources and updates relevant to their caring role.
## **Future Plans**
The Trustees and Senior Management Team remain committed to strengthening partnerships and developing new opportunities across South Yorkshire. Regular conversations with carers ensure we continue to understand their changing needs and priorities. The team are looking at income generation to avoid drops in funding and continue to work with an external consultant. While we cannot promise to meet every challenge alone, our staff and volunteers remain dedicated to working alongside carers and adapting our services wherever possible. In the year ahead, we are particularly keen to engage with under-represented groups and broaden access to support, ensuring that all carers have the opportunity to benefit from our services.
Finally, I would like to thank our carers, staff, volunteers, trustees, funders, partners and supporters. Your continued faith in Beacon South Yorkshire carer support enables us to provide essential connection, support and hope for unpaid carers throughout our communities.
Helen Christine Key
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**TRUSTEES’ REPORT continued**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **The charity’s policy on reserves**
As a small charity, reliant on public and charitable funding, we are susceptible to factors beyond our control. Beacon trustees recognise that a certain level of funds need to be maintained to give the organisation stability to continue the running of services for the carers of the Borough. Reserves are also needed so that the charity can meet all statutory obligations in the event of winding up. The Trustees aim to hold reserves equivalent to 3 months running costs, plus a provision of £27,500 for redundancy and other costs in the event of closure. Based on current levels of activity, this equates to approximately £65,000.
At the year-end, the unrestricted reserve was £61,178 which is broadly in line with the target amount (2025: £47,374). The trustees plan to maintain the level of reserves through continued fundraising efforts and careful monitoring of expenditure.
## **Related parties**
Related party transactions are detailed on page 17 of this report. The trustees consider that there are no other related parties to the charity.
## **Funds in deficit**
There are currently no funds in deficit.
## **Statement of trustee’s responsibilities**
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the year and of the surplus or deficiency for the year then ended. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. The trustees must also prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity, and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
## **Financial Position**
The financial statements are set out in pages 12 to 19. The charity received total income of £184,938 in this financial year (2025: £215,163). Grants make up approximately 80% of total income and full details of grants received during the year are provided on page 16 of this report. Total expenditure for the year was £158,117, giving a surplus for the year of £26,821. (2025: a deficit of £19,374). The total funds at the year-end stand at £86,424 (2025: £59,603).
The general reserve of the charity, represented by unrestricted funds, stands at £61,178 at the year-end (2025: £47,374).
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT continued**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **Small company provisions:**
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
## **Exemptions**
The trustees have taken advantage of the exemptions available to small companies, including the audit exemption.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signed: Date: 07 August 2026
## **H C Key, Chair/Director**
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 12 to 19.
## **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 charity’s 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.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- 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
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the 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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
- the accounts do not accord with such records; or
- the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
- the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102).
I have no concerns and I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 07 August 2026
Angela Hayes, FMAAT Community Accountant 22 Brocklehurst Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3EE
Angela Hayes is licensed and regulated by AAT under licence number 1006755
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Incorporating an Income & Expenditure Account)**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Note**
**£**
**Income**
Gifts, donations & fundraising
38,509
Grants received
2
-
Bank interest
489
Other income
3
1,173
**Total incoming resources**
**40,171**
**Expenditure**
Salaries cost
7
15,778
Rent, rates & premises overheads
2,335
Insurance
612
Telephone, computer & internet
2,193
IT Support
-
Office supplies, printing & stationery
78
Database & software licences
258
Office equipment & furniture
14
Therapies, services & project costs
20
Trips & events
-
Tutor fees
-
Counselling
2,500
Training
26
Staff wellbeing
26
Staff & volunteer expenses
89
Consultancy & advice
-
Marketing, publicity & website
344
Accountancy fee
850
Payroll admin & finance support
267
FareShare South Yorkshire
2,675
In-Kind Direct
632
Local Support Grants
-
Miscellaneous/other
170
**Total resources expended**
**28,867**
**Net income/(expenditure)**
**11,304**
Transfer of funds
12
2,500
Total funds brought forward
47,374
**Total funds carried forward**
11
**61,178**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
-
144,767
-
-
**144,767**
71,118
10,975
220
1,703
1,150
251
561
46
4,115
2,360
250
9,768
127
-
661
3,000
-
-
1,266
-
-
21,500
179
**129,250**
**15,517**
(2,500)
12,229
**25,246**|**2026**
**Total**
Unrestricted
**Funds**
Funds
**£**
£
38,509
7,024
144,767
2,420
489
300
1,173
5,961
**184,938**
15,705
86,896
43
13,310
269
832
-
3,896
-
1,150
290
329
58
819
-
60
418
4,135
144
2,360
890
250
-
12,268
10,260
153
214
26
-
750
2
3,000
800
344
-
850
850
1,533
663
2,675
2,455
632
650
21,500
-
349
1,821
**158,117**
19,827
**26,821**
(4,122)
-
-
59,603
51,496
**86,424**
47,374|Restricted
Funds
£
-
199,458
-
-
199,458
120,715
30,055
832
2,741
2,100
712
777
530
1,126
-
750
12,000
-
-
3,769
5,000
1,088
-
1,468
-
-
30,700
347
214,710
(15,252)
-
27,481
12,229|**________**
2025
Total
Funds
£
7,024
201,878
300
5,961
215,163
120,758
30,324
832
2,741
2,390
770
777
948
1,270
890
750
22,260
214
-
3,771
5,800
1,088
850
2,131
2,455
650
30,700
2,168
234,537
(19,374)
**-**
78,977
59,603|
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All the activities of the charitable company are classed as continuing.
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## **BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
## **AS @ 31 MARCH 2026**
|**Note**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
Total fixed assets
**Current assets**
Debtors & prepayments
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
**Liabilities**
Creditors & accruals
6
amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
**Net assets**
**Funds of the charity**
11
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Total funds**|**£**
-|**2026**
2025
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
1,354
60,828
62,182
(2,579)
86,424
59,603
**86,424**
59,603
61,178
47,374
25,246
12,229
**86,424**
59,603|**2026**
2025
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
-
-
1,354
60,828
62,182
(2,579)
86,424
59,603
**86,424**
59,603
61,178
47,374
25,246
12,229
**86,424**
59,603|
|---|---|---|---|
||2,268
87,366|||
||89,634
(3,210)|||
|||||
||||59,603|
||||47,374
12,229|
||||59,603|
## **Exemption from audit**
_For the year ending 31 March 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies._
## _Directors’ responsibilities:_
- _The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476;_
- _The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts._
_These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime._
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
Signed: Dated: 07 August 2026
## **H C Key, Chair/Director**
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **1. Accounting policies**
## **Basis of the preparation of the accounts**
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 (FRS102) – (Charities SORP (FRS102)) and the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
The charity 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 note(s).
Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natural classification, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.6, SORP (smaller charities). The charity also meets the requirements for exemption from preparing a statement of cash flows.
## **Going Concern Note**
The trustees regularly review the financial position of the charity and its reserves. Since the end of the 5-year National Lottery grant in March 2025, the charity has been working hard to secure funding for the future of its services and a number of funding applications/initiatives are in progress.
The charity is currently able to meet all liabilities as they fall due. It is anticipated that reserves and careful monitoring of expenditure can sustain the charity until longer term funding is secured. The trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity will have adequate resources to continue in operation for the twelve-month period following the signing of these accounts. It is therefore deemed appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
## **Incoming resources**
All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is entitled to the income, when any performance conditions attached are met, when it is probable that the income will be received and when the amount can be measured reliably.
## **Donated goods and services**
Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts at the amount the charity would pay in the open market for a service equivalent to that being donated, when the charity would otherwise have purchased them and the value can be measured reliably.
Donated goods for the charity’s own use are recognised as income, at their fair value.
The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charity accounts.
## **Resources Expended**
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability is incurred. The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly resources expended are shown gross of irrecoverable VAT.
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **Depreciation**
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost or valuation less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets, with a cost exceeding £1,000, over their expected useful lives. In the year of acquisition, assets are depreciated over the full year.
The rates applicable are: Computer Equipment - 33.333% on a straight line basis Office Equipment, Furniture, Fittings - 15% on a straight line basis There were no individual assets with a value exceeding £1,000 in this financial year.
## **Taxation**
Beacon South Yorkshire Ltd is a registered charity and is exempt from UK corporation tax on income from its charitable activities.
## **Funds Structure**
The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund which represents funds which are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only be spent for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining outstanding on a restricted fund at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding.
Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a designated fund against which depreciation is charged.
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## **BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **2. Grants received**
|**Grants received**|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||**2026**|||2025|
|**Unrestricted**||**Restricted**|**Total**|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|
||**Funds**|**Funds**|**Funds**|Funds|Funds|Funds|
||£|£|£|£|£|£|
|The National Lottery Community Fund|-|-|-|-|89,056|89,056|
|The Henry Smith Foundation|-|62,820|62,820|-|60,000|60,000|
|BMBC Local Support Grants|-|21,000|21,000|1,500|32,700|34,200|
|The National Lottery Awards for All|-|13,747|13,747|-|-|-|
|BMBC Intervention Grant|-|40,000|40,000|-|-|-|
|The Freshgate Foundation Trust|-|2,000|2,000|-|-|-|
|Mental Health Innovation Fund|-|4,600|4,600|-|-|-|
|Rotherham Charity Cup|-|600|600|-|-|-|
|Harry Bottom Charitable Trust|-|-|-|-|2,000|2,000|
|BMBC - Pride of Place|-|-|-|-|11,100|11,100|
|The Better Barnsley Bond|-|-|-|-|2,500|2,500|
|Voluntary Action Rotherham|-|-|-|-|2,102|2,102|
|Barnsley CVS|-|-|-|920|-|920|
|Total|**-**|**144,767**|**144,767**|2,420|199,458|201,878|
## **3. Other Income**
|Rebates received
Hire Income
Total|**2026**
£
1,173
-
**1,173**|2025
£
5,211
750|
|---|---|---|
|||5,961|
## **4. Gifts in Kind**
Donations of perishable and non-perishable goods were received from FareShare and InKind Direct, for distribution to service users and carers.
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## **BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued**
## **YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **5. Debtors**
|Insurance - prepaid
Rotherham rent - prepaid
Gift Aid Due (2025-26)
**rs**
**sts and numbers**
PAYE Liability
Pension Liability
Accruals
Salaries Cost
Employer Pension Contribution||**2026**
2025
**£**
£
768
762
-
592
1,500
-
**2,268**
1,354
**2026**
2025
**£**
£
1,961
1,507
155
222
1,094
850
**3,210**
2,579
**2026**
2025
**£**
£
85,804
118,962
1,092
1,796
**86,896**
120,758|
|---|---|---|
||||
||||
||||
## **6. Creditors**
## **7. Staff costs and numbers**
The average number of employees during the year was 8 (2025: 9).
## **8. Trustees’ remuneration, benefits and expenses**
Out of pocket expenses were paid to 2 trustees, to a total value of £382 (2025: £824, 3 trustees).
During the year government local support grants, administered by the charity, were paid to 2 trustees, to a total value of £800 (2025: 3 trustees, £1,620).
Other than reimbursement for items purchased on behalf of the charity, there were no further payments, remuneration or benefits made to trustees in this, or the previous accounting period.
## **9. Related party transactions**
L McDermott, a daughter of one of the trustees, was an employee of the charity during the year and received a monthly salary and tutor fees of £250 in relation to Stepping Stones course delivery. L McDermott was also in receipt of a government local support grant of £400, administered by the charity.
A Conflict of Interest policy is in place to manage transactions with related parties.
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued**
## **10. Independent examination and accountancy services**
During the period, the cost of the independent examination and final accounts service provided by Angela Hayes, Community Accountant was £850 (2025: £850). Angela Hayes also provided additional accountancy services during the year, at a cost of £700.
## **11. Movements in funds**
|**Unrestricted funds**
General Fund
Redundancy Provision
**Restricted funds**
BMBC Intervention Grant
The Henry Smith Foundation
The National Lottery Awards for All
Mental Health Innovation Fund
The Freshgate Foundation Trust
Rotherham Charity Cup
The Better Barnsley Bond
Harry Bottom Charitable Trust
Voluntary Action Rotherham (BRIC)
Local Support Grants (LSG)
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**Opening**
**balance**
**£**
19,874
27,500
**47,374**
-
6,827
-
-
-
-
800
500
2,102
2,000
**12,229**
**59,603**|**Incoming**
**(Resources**
**resources**
**expended)**
**£**
**£**
40,171
(28,867)
-
-
**40,171**
**(28,867)**
40,000
(36,249)
62,820
(64,241)
13,747
-
4,600
(3,600)
2,000
(2,000)
600
(360)
-
(800)
-
(500)
-
-
21,000
(21,500)
**144,767**
**(129,250)**
**184,938**
**(158,117)**|**Transfers**
**£**
2,500
-
**2,500**
-
-
-
(1,000)
-
-
-
-
-
(1,500)
**(2,500)**
**-**|**Closing**
**balance**
**£**
33,678
27,500|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||**61,178**|
|||||3,751
5,406
13,747
-
-
240
-
-
2,102
-|
|||||**25,246**|
||||||
|||||**86,424**|
## **12. Fund Transfers**
Agreed management fees in respect of restricted funds:
- Local Support Grants, management fee £1,500
- Mental Health Innovation Fund, contribution to management and overheads - £1,000.
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**BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD**
**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued**
**YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026**
## **13. Restricted Funds**
## 1. BMBC Intervention Grant
Funding for the Barnsley Service, to allow operations to continue whilst Beacon South Yorkshire work to secure longer term sustainability for the organisation.
## 2. The Henry Smith Foundation
A three-year grant, to fund salaries, overheads and other core costs.
## 3. The National Lottery Awards for All
A grant to enable Beacon SY to provide ‘self-care’ and focused peer support sessions for carers.
4. Mental Health Innovation Fund
A grant to fund facilitator costs and overheads for a series of well-being sessions.
## 5. The Freshgate Foundation Trust
A grant to fund respite trips and carer events.
## 6. Rotherham Charity Cup
Fund to support carers in Rotherham.
## 7. The Better Barnsley Bond
Working together for a Better Barnsley Project - a grant to run a series of support sessions, covering staff costs and associated overheads.
## 8. Harry Bottom Charitable Trust
A grant to facilitate the Stepping Stones programme for carers, including external facilitator fees and training resources.
## 9. Voluntary Action Rotherham (BRIC)
A grant to fund Art Workshops in Rotherham.
## 10. Local Support Grants
Government funding to help people who have been financially impacted by the cost of living crisis. Individual grants to help with food, energy costs and other household essentials.
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