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Beacon (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern)

Beacon (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum), Beacon (Bradford) Ecumenical Asylum

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1119463
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed March 11, 2026. Filing history
Registered
June 1, 2007
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
Touchstone
4 Easby Road
Bradford
BD7 1QX

Activities

BEACON (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern) was set up out of a shared concern to address the needs and concerns of the many people seeking asylum in Bradford Metropolitan District. We provide practical and moral support for people seeking asylum through the BEACON projects: Asylum Advice (Immigration Advice Authority registered legal support) and CHAT (English conversation class).

Objects: The Relief Of Hardship Among Those Seeking Asylum In The UK Or Who Are Refugees Who Reside In The Bradford Metropolitan District And Surrounding Areas.to Advance The Education Of The Public In General About The Issues Relating To Refugees And Those Seeking Asylum.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Other Defined Groups

Geography

Area of benefit
The Bradford Metropolitan District.
Local Authority
Bradford City

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
Sept. 30, 2025 March 11, 2026On time £82,111 £79,831
Sept. 30, 2024 Feb. 6, 2025On time £84,331 £63,733
Sept. 30, 2023 Feb. 16, 2024On time £38,366 £56,915
Sept. 30, 2022 Feb. 14, 2023On time £38,402 £60,667
Sept. 30, 2021 Aug. 10, 202211 days late £50,290 £53,264

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dafton Edward Sterling Jan. 27, 2021
Heather Grinter April 4, 2012
Karen Deborah Thornton Jan. 9, 2024
Lisa Ceesay Sept. 12, 2023
Martin Whitey Lewis Jan. 24, 2023
Mary Margaret Brooks Dec. 10, 2019
Miriam Tansia July 21, 2026
Rev SARAH ANN JEMISON Nov. 11, 2014
Will Sutcliffe Sept. 1, 2011