THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
A Company Limited by Guarantee
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Company No. 06587579 (England and Wales)
Registered Charily No. 1124740

THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Diractors
Dr J Muir
Mr K Holland
Dr D Williams
Mr D Seager
Leader
Hon. Treasurer
Resigned 20th January 2025
Trustees
Dr J Muir
Mrs L Chapman
Mr K Holland
Ms R Rudder
Mr D Seager
Dr D Williams
Chair
Appointed 11 th February 2025
Resigned 20th January 2025
Eldershlp Team
Dr J Muir
Mr K Holland
Dr D Williams
Mr A Chapman
Resign8d 20th January 2025
Company Number
06587579 (England and Wales)
Charlty Number
1124740
Roglstered Offlce
5 Watergate Stre81
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1DW
Office Location
5 Watergate Slr8et
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1DW
Prlncipal Moèting Place
5 Walergale Slrael
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 1DW
Accountants
James, Holyoak & Parker Limited
1 Knight's Court
Archers Way
Balllefield EnleTprise Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SYI 3GA
Bankers
Lloyds Banking Group
1 Pride Hill
Shrawsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1DG

THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. Report
Independent Examinerts R8POrt
10
Slalemenl of Financial Activities
11
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Accounts
13-18

THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The directors and trustees of the charity present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year
anded 31 March 2025. The trustees confirm that tho annual report and the financial statements of the charitable
company Gomply with current statutory requirements. the requirements of the charitable company's goveming document
and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Pr2Cti¢a (SORP) applicable lo charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Sland8rd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS1021 (effeotive 1
January 20191.
Charity Information
The Beacon Whitohurch Limited is a registered charity and private company wilh no issued share capital, incorpora18d
in England and Wales. The registered otrice is 5 Walergale Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1DW. The
regislared company numb8r is 06587579 (England & Wales), and the registered charity number is 1124740.
TrusteèslDlrectors
The directors and Iruslees who held offic8 during the year and up lo th8 date of signature of the financial slalements
wer8 as follows..
Directors: Dr J Muir
Mr K Holland
Dr O Williams
Mr D Seager
Leader
Hon. Treasurer
Resigned 201h January 2025
Trustees: Dr J Muir
Mrs L Chapman
Mr K Holliind
Ms R Rudder
Mr D Seagar
Dr D Williams
Chair
Appointed 11 th February 2025
Resigned 20th January 2025
Eldershlp Toam
The initial Eld6rs, Dr J Muir and Mr K Holland, were appointed on 3rd April, 2011 vthen the Beacon Church became a
fully autonomous church having been 'plant8d' from Barnabas Community Church in Shr8wsbury four years eailier. Or
D Williams was appointed on 30th April 2017 land resigned during the currenl year) and Mr Glyn Chapman on 15th
September 2019. Together they are responsible for tho spiritual direction of the church. for ils day lo day running and
for de16g8ling responsibilities lo others within the church with regard lo areas of the church's ministry.
Rècruitment and Appolntment of Leadershlp Team
Historically the Elders of the Beacon Church (The Beacon Whitchurch Ltd) were also Ihe Directors of th8 limited
company and Trusle@s of the Charity. The Trustees, who are also the Directors of thé company, now act mor8
independently of the Elders although, clearly, they have a common aim lo ensure Ihe smoolh running of the church and
charity. Th8 primary responsibilili6s of the Eldèrs relate lo Ihe spiritual oversight of the church whereas the Trustees
and Directors are engaged in the day to day oversight of the charity and its adherance lo legal and slatLttory mallers,
and financial well-b8ing. During the year under review the Elders together wth the TrusleeslDireclor8 have identified
and appointed a group of eight people lo fom a Leadership Team with responsibilities for various areas of the church's
work and outreach. Their responsibiliknes relalo to children. youth, Worship, small groups including our mid-week
fellowship groups, prayer ministry, pastoral care. publicity, catering and safeguarding. Tho Elders, Trust885 and
Directors recognise that the key ingredient is the personal strengths and skills of the indiwduals involved and th8 calling
God has placed on their lives.
Trustees Appointmont, Induction and Trainlng
All of the Iruslees are aware of the literature and updat8s provided by the Charities Commission.
Governing document
The charity is conslituled as a company limited by guarantee. and is therefore govemed by a Memorandum and Articles
of Associallon. which was approved on 8th May 2008.
Alm5 and Purp05e
1. To delight in God and worship Him
2. To become all that Christ wants us to be
3. To bring hope and restoration to everyone in our community
4. To fulfil Ihe great commission and so hasten Christ's retum

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Our vision continues lo be that 'church' should operate on three levels or 'tiers': firstly as a 'cell' in small Connect
Groups meeting during tho week for fellowship. leaching, prayer, encourag8m6nl and dev81opment of our God-given
gifts.. secondly as a 'congregation' meeting on Sundays to further develop gifting, lo worship together and lo reach out lo
the community- and thirdly, petiodically, in a 'ce18bralion' meeting logether with other churches in our region to
encourage each other, ar)d also at festivals and conferences. All Ihree 'ingredients' have again been evident in Ihe
year under revi8w.
The Purpose, Values and Vision slatements are routinely communÈcat8d to new people joining Beacon Church in ord8r
that we might havè a shared vision going fomard.
Objectlves and Activltlès:
Hlstory
Beacon Church was launched on 27th April, 2008 following a period of several years during which a weekly 'Cell Group,
had met in Whitchurch to bring logelher a sufficient number of lik8-minded Christian peopl8 lo make the launch
practically possible.
Worshlpj Study and Prayer
Weekly worship servic88 have conlinu8d at our Walergate Streel premises throughout the year under reviaw.
During the year w8 have continued to welcome a number of new people to our Sunday services, some taking the
opportunity to retire to our area of Shropshire and, again. péople from other nations who are working in tha area,
primarily in tho care sector. We are delighted lo be a broad multi-ethnic congregation of God's paople from all
economic and educational backgrounds. and some with mobility ch8llenqes. 11 has been a joy lo welcome thes8 n8W
folk and lo b8nafil from their Christian and cultural experiences. Congregations regularty exceed 80 of all ages. Many
of the talks glven during our services are recorded and uploaded to our Facebook and You Tube channels where those
who are unable lo allend can lislen.
Beacon Church has no formal m8mb8rship on Ihe basis that all Christian8 are part of One Body in Christ. We contlnue
to encourage thos8 who are new to the ChU￿h lo att6nd our 'lnlroduction lo Beacon, course which sets oul our beliefs,
valu8s and vision and thon lo decide whether or nol to become part of the Family which is 8eacon Church. We
welcome all who wish lo express their commilmenl lo Ihe life and work of Beacon Church. The Beacon Church family,
as defined as those who have made a commitment lo the church, currently exceeds 100. (85 in membership in 2024).
One Alpha course has been held during tha year al our Watergate cent￿ which again includ8d a simple pr6-prepared
meal for th088 partlCiP21ing. Onc8 again, the 'delivary formal, was changed in order to make the initial commilm8nt18SS
daunting providing lh8 course material in halves ralh8r than in on8 block. As wilh previous courses run in thls
format most people wished to continua to the end of the second Iranch of sessions. We se8k lo migrat8 Ihese
attendees into other groups and activities within the church.
We have be8n excited to seé additional Connect Groups - small groups meeting in indiwdual's hom8s d8velop during
this y8ar. As well as groups now meeting within the town. Ihree groups are now based in villag8s around Whitchurch.
The groups provide the opportunity to share in fellowship as well as worship. study and prayer. We are most grateful to
those who offer hospitality in Ih8ir own homes to facilitate these group.
Powerhouse - our monthly evening meeting for worship. praise and prayer - has continued throughout the period under
review. 11 provides an opportunity for people lo worship God more freely Ihan is sometimes possiblB Within the structura
of regular morning seNices which are designed to be more 'visilor friendlv.
The evèning prayer iniliative over Zoom - which began during Covid - has again conlinued thoroughout the year on
Monday and Fridays evenings. These meetings remain popular. especially with those who live a distanc8 from Ihe
church Cent￿ and with 'carers' who can remain in contact wilhout having io make alternative 8rrangem8nts for their
spouse. We continue lo assèrl that we seé prayer as the petrol that fuels the motor that is the church.
The Monday morning prayer initiativo. focussed largely on Ihe needs of ihe woddwid8 Christian community - especially
thos8 subjected to persecution for their faith - has met at our Watergate Centro throughout Ihe year under revigw.

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Social Action
Warm (or Welcome) Space - sel up in the autumn of 2022 and initially grew oul of a schem8 by Shropshire Council
has continued lo provided a safe and warm place for people from our community to meet together over light
rafreshmenls, games, puzzles and social interaclK)n. Many of Ihose who regularly attend would describe themselves as
being lon81y and in need of company and although the group is not large il is seen as a valuable asset to those who
come. Connect for You designed for adults with aducalional or mobility challenges land their carers if desir8dl has
also continued throughout the year and is a Pla￿ where great hilarity is experienced alongside fun, gam8s, and
refreshmentsl
Buzzy Beas - a group for parents arKI toddlers - has recently celebrated its first birthday and is invariably very busy. As
8nlicipaled, the group is providing opportunities to parenlslcarers lo meet logelher with others experiencing similar
challenges and 'growng pains,. It has been a pleasure and privilege to gel to know both the adults and the children as
we have fun together.
Another successful "Chip 'n Quiz" evening Vds held in th6 autumn. It was good to welcom8 friends from the community
as well as our own congregation.
Young Paople's Activities
'Bea Club, _ our after-school activity for children aged bets¥een 7 and 11 years has been very w811 atlgnded during th8
current year. Demand is such that we hope lo increase the number of children for whom we can safely cater. Tha Club
providas youngsters with craft activities. games. a Bible story and prayer.
BYG {Beacon Youth Group) has conlinu8d to meet at Watergate on Friday evenings. For much of year, a small numb8r
8llended but r6cent changes lo th8 programm8 has allracled furthor young peopl8 from our community. Sadly, the fa¢1
that a number of young people have part-lime work after school and at weekends imp6des their commitment to the
group.
Our Easter Extrav8g8nza event has not fallen within the year under review b8cuase of the way in which E8Ster dales ar8
calculated. Our 2025 evenl was held on 5th April and allhough the number of visitors was again slightly lower, il was a
happy and successful oc¢asion whère members of the community were able lo join us for children's craft activitiés and
refrashments.
Two further proj8cls are und6r consideration.. one is a group for Young Carers arranged and staffed by Shropshire
Council. Th6 88cond (again a Shropshire Council initiative) will provide a contact point for homel8ss local p80pI8.
SYA (Shropshire Youth Association) have continued lo use our premises one evening a week to run separate groups for
iwo age rang8s of children l young people.
Misslon and Evangelism
oacon Church remains activ8 outside of our own premises al events not nécessarily organised by us:
1. Represéntation at activltles organlsed by other groups:
Beacon Church has joined with the congregations of the olher thre8 churches in th8 town in events such as
the annual March of Witness through the town centre on Good Friday, the annual town-wide Christmas
cardlgraeting distributed around the town, the series of Lent Lunches (all held al our Walorgale Centr81 and
joint services to recognis8 special occasions such as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Bibl8
Sunday.
2. Outreach a¢tivitles organlsed and run by our own people:
We have again been able to use our premises as a base lo support community activities such as the monthly
Artisan Market and the annual 81ackbery Fair and Chrislmas Lighl Switch_on celebrations.
3. Social and general Interest events:
In addition to running a monthly Blood Pressure seNice for the general public at our Centre, il has again b60n
our privilege to welcome the Hearing Loss volunteers and Social Service aclivili8s for both individua15 and
groups such as family group meetings. contact arrangemants and dementia care training_
4. Alpha and 'Special' Services:
An Alpha course has run again as previously reported. It was a pleasure to Welc￿Me Whitchurch Town Band
once again to lead our carols at our annual Caml Service in December {atlended by more than 150 people)
and Whilchurch Singers. who use our premises weekely for the rehearsals, have also sang during our
communily events.

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5. Watergate Street - known as Watergate Centre:
Th8 Beacon Church look ownership of 5 Watergate Street in the heart of Whitchurch in December 2020
during Ihe Covid lockdown. In the year under review. further considerable work on those premises is
gradually bringing them up to a high standard facilily both for our own church aclivities and for the wider
community. We are seeing the benefits of the improved heating and lighting systems in our energy bills and
our reduced carbon footprint . Work will continue inlo the foroseeabl8 future.
Whilchurch Men in Sheds hav8 conlinued using rooms on our mezzanine floor as a base for their equipment and
workshop mealing at leasl twice a week. Whitchurch Singers (previously menlionad) provides for those with limilod
musical ability and yet find great enjoyment and companionship in meeting weekly in school term time
Shropshire
Youth also meet weekly during term time and wo continue to host a nationally recognised holiday club,
Our sole full-lime employee is r8sponsible for openinglclosinglwelcoming at the Cenlre, mBintenance, repairs and
cleaning, and also undertaking work in connecb'on with th6 ongoing alterations. W8 also employ a part-lime worker lo
lead our Buzzy Beas pre-school club.
Ecumenlcal R8latlonships
Beacon Church remains part of Churches Together in Whilchurch and we have continued to take a full part in Ioc81 multi.
church activities including th8 annual Christian Aid Week collection and the Easter March of Witness, Wa see our
partnershlp with Ihe established churches in Ihe town as irnportant io witness to our community.
The church ¢ontinues to be r8presented both on the voluntary Manag8ment Committee and bank of help8rs who
OP8rale Whitchurch Foodbank. Foodbank seryices ¢onlinua lo b8 in considerable demand and it has been our pleasure
lo offer ourselves as a base for frozen food to be collected by Foodbank clients on 8 we8kly basis. Citizens Advice
Bureau provid8d Se￿l¢eS for Foodbank clients using our premises for a shorl lime during the yoar.
How our activities deliver publlc benefit
Services at Tha Beacon Church are opén lo all members of th8 public vtho are Welc￿Me 10 attend 8ny of our seNices
and aclivllies. It remains our aim that Christians should not Iiansfer from other churches to join us bul rather thal w8
reach out to tho 'un-churched' in Whilchurch and the surrounding areas. Our premises are available for use by nol-for-
profit groups within the community.
All our outreach activitie8 ara organiséd wilh the non-church-going gèneral public in mind.. w8 try lo rèflect this in our
advertising for thes8 events. We are sa8king to d8velop further programmes that will be of benefit to our local
community as a whol8,
Transa¢tlons and Flnancial Position
The Church's financial results and slate of affairs for the period ended 31st March 2025 are summarised in the
accounts. At that dale we had accumulated funds of£419.596 of which £586 is l)eld as a bursary fund for mombers and
friends attending the Camps and Conferences, £92 to help fund our Ladies Only events, £2,250 held to be disbursed to
Cambodia missionaries Abigail and Davey Calko over the next nina months. £6,810 designated for Mission and Relief
bul not paid away during the yoar under review, £16.498 held in the Building ReseTV8 for future development work, and,
8XC8plionally this year, £4,661 being held for our friends al Hope Church in North Shrewsbury which was recently closed
Pending the winding up of their affairs and closure of their charity. Together this leaves £388,699 by way of general
reserves. Th8 Elders consider this to be a salisf8Ctory result for the Church al the end of ils seventeenth accounting
period, and provides a basis lo launch inlo 8nolh8r year of grovrth and developmenl. The Elders. however, continue lo
be vary awar8 that much of our income is vested in a relatively small number of principle donors, as a result of which
ncom8 can flucluale swiftly as members move away lor their circumstances change) and olhers join the church. Whilst
no specific actions are raquired th8 Elders are esp8cially aware that the uncertainties surrounding the church's income
could quickly Impact our ability lo meet our commitmants lo staff and Ihe repayment of our mortgage.
Res8Nes Policy
As reported in previous years, our Reserves Poli¢y has been updated with a view to saving money for the Iransfomialion
of the first floor of our building to provide additional facililies for ourselves and tho community of Whitchurch. The initial
cost of providing access to Ihe firsl floor is considerable and may taka several years to achievo. W8 aro seeking to
balance the need to hold Ihis finance with p8ying down our mortgage debt thus saving money in tho longer term.

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Volunteers
The threo Eld8rs and the Trustees oper818 wholly in a volunlary capacity. Anything up lo 20 people are involved in
almost all of our Sunday services working in varying capacities such as childrenfyoulh. refreshments, welcoming,
léading sung worship, speaking. reading and so on. All of our aclivities {apart from Buzzy Beas), our mid-week Connect
Groups. our youth acliviles and outreach evenls are totally reliant on the giving of voluntary time and energy by the
church family. We are so grateful lo each and every one of them.
Plans for future periods
Work on alterations lo our new Walergale property will continue in as quick a lime frame as possible. Some of this work
will be und8rtak8n by our own volunloers but more extensive projects will continue lo be undertakan by professionals.
The speed of that work will b8 dicialed by our ability lo allract grants and other giving streams. As that work is
compleled, we hope lo introduce further additional programmes to 'connect' Wlth the people of Whitchurch in every way
thatwe can.
11 is now seventean yeais sinca Beacon Church was established in Whitchurch, We want to continue to build the
church and to roach out into the town and surrounding areas and to have a greater impact lor Jesus Christ in th8
community of Whitchurch. As more work is done on our premises and they appear more 'allracliv6' we want lo
introduce further groups and programmes to help in our communbity, to provid8 space for others lo work and offer
services, and lo encourage y61 more professionals lo m881 with their cli8nls at Walergal6.
Rlsk Management
The Elders and Trustees continue lo monitor and revise risk ass8ssmenls with regard to our aclivili8s.
A rigorous Safeguarding Policy is in force, and all personnèl working with children and vulnerable adults aro approved
subj8cI lo DBS checks. The Trusleos a￿ continuing lo updale all our policies to 8nsure they are robust and me81 our
legal responsibilities ad8quately. There have been no significant incid8nls requiring lo be reported in the year under
review.
Related Partlas
The Beacon Church is an aulonomous body. It is a rn8mber of ChristC8ntral Midland (made up of Nowfrontiers
churches in Shropshire and neighbouring counliesl which ilsalf is part of Christcenlral uniting the Newfrontiers churchas
situated from the Midlands lo Scotland and some overseas countries. These links are particularly usaful in lerms of the
support and encouragement they offer the Eld8rship team. There are. however. no legal or financial cummilmer)15

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statement of trustees, responslbilities
The Iruste8s are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statem8nts in accordance wlh
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accept6d Accounting Piaclicel.
The Directors are responsibla for The Beacon Whitchurch Limited for the purposes of company law.
Company law requires the tru51ees lo preparè financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair
view of the stale of affairs of th6 charitab18 company and of the incoming resources and application of resources.
including the income and expenditur8. of the charitable company for thal period. In preparing these financial slatoments,
the Irust88s aro required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observ6 the methods and principles in th8 Charities SORP:
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
slate whether applicab16 UK Accounting Slandards hav8 been followed, subject lo any material departur8S
disclosed and explained in the financial slatemenls.
prepare the financial slalemenls on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume Ihal the
charitable company wll continue in operation.
The Irustoes are responsible for keeping ad6quale accounting records that disclo58 With reasonable accuracy al any
lime the financial position of Ihe charitable company and enable Ih6m to ensure that Ihe financial statements comply
with th8 Companies Act 2006. They are also r8sponsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonablé steps for lh8 prevention and d81e¢tion of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees ale awar8:
there is no relevant accounting informats'on of which the charilable company's Independent 8xaminer is
un8ware' and
the Irusloes have taken all steps that they ought to have taken lo make themselves aware of any relevant
accounting information and to establish that the independent examiner is avfdre of that infomalion.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 4th June 2025, and signed on its behalf by..
D Seag8r
Director and Trustee

THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS￿RuSTEEs OF
THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
I report to the charity Irusle8s on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025
which are sel out on pages 11 to 18.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are rasponsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requiremenls of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Acl'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of thè 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounls as
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed
the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independènt oxaminer's statement
I have completed my examination. I confim that no matters have come lo my atlenlion in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
1. accounting records w8re not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of th8 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or
3. the accounts do not comply with th8 accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requir8menl that th8 accounts give a 'lrue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination., or
4. the accounts hav8 not been prapared in accordanc8 With the methods and principles of the Statem8nt of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
accordanc8 Wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order lo enab18 a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Robert Humphreys BEng FCA
James, Holyoak and Parker Limited
1 Knights Court
Archers Way
Balllefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY13GA
Dated.. 4th June 2025
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Summary Income and Expenditure Account
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Notss
Restricted
Unrestricted
Income from:
Donations &18gacies
53.276
138,757
192,033
135,533
Income from charitabla activities
5.124
5,124
6,810
Other incom8
9.814
9,814
9.858
Total Incomlng resourcès
53,276
153,695
206,971
152,201
Expondituro on:
Charitsble acllvilies
{33,062)
(80,083)
(113,145)
1126,341)
Transfers betwaan funds
20
Nèt incomel(6xpenditure) and net movement
In f unds
20,214
73,612
93,826
25,860
Raconciliatlon of funds..
Total funds brought fO￿ard
20
3,873
321,897
325,770
299,910
Total funds carried fomard
20
24,087
395.509
419,596
325,770
Tho Slatemgnl of Financial Activities includes details of all gains and losses recognised in the y8ar.
All incom8 and expenditure derives from continuing activities.

THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notas
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
389,322
389,926
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
16
7,795
105.568
113,363
4,840
72,911
77,751
Creditors,. amounts falling due wlthln
one year
17
6,593)
8.592
Crèditors: amounts falllng due after
one year
18
76.496
133,315
Net current assets
30,274
64,156
Net assets
419,596
325,770
Charlty funds
Unreslricled funds
Raslricled funds
20
20
395,509
24,087
321,897
3,873
419,596
325,770
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entilled lo èxemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating lo small compani85.
Directors, responsibililies:
The m8mbers hav8 not required th9 company to obtain an audit of ils accounts for the year in question in
accordance with seclion 476-
The directors acknowledge Ihair restjonsibililies for complying wilh the requirements of the Act with respecl to
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial slalemenls were approved and authorised for issue by the Board ofTrustees on 4th Juné 2025 and signod
on ils behalf by..
J Muir
Dlre¢tor and Trustee
K Holland
Director and Trustae
The notes on pages 13 to 18 form part of these financial slatemenls.
Company Registration Number.. 06587579 (England & Wales)
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Summary of significant accounting policies
1.1 General Informatlon and basls of preparation
The Beacon Whilchurch Limited is a private company limited by guarantee, and a registered charity in England
and Wales
The company number is 0658757g (England & Wales), and the registered charity number is
1124750. In the 8venl of the charity being wound up. the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited lo £1 per
Tnember of the charity. The address of Ihe registered Offi￿ is 5 Watergate Street. Whilchurch, Shropshire, SY13
1 OW, Tho nature of th8 charity's operations and principal activities are that of the advancement of Ihe Christian
Faith.
The charity canstitu18s a public benefit entity as d6fined by FRS 102. Th8 financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with Accounling and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo
charities pr8paring their accounts in accordanc8 with the Financial Reporting Standard applicablo in the UK and
Republic of Iraland IFRS 102), Ihe Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006.
The financlal statements are pr6pared on a going concem basis under the historical cost convention, modified to
includ6 certain items al fair valuè. The financial statemenls are presented in s18rling whiGh is the functional
currency of the Gharity.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of thes8 financial slalements are set out b810w.
These polici8s have b8en consislenlly applied lo all ye8rs pres8nl8d unless olh8twise slated.
1.2 Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Irustees in furtherance of the genèral objectives of
the charity and which hav6 not been d8signaled for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unr6slricted funds that have been set asid8 by th8 trustees for particular purpos8S.
Restricted funds are funds which ar8 lo be used in accordancé with sp8cific reslriclions impos6d by donors or
which have be8n raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are
charged against th8 specific fund.
1.3 Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities (SOFA) ￿en the charity is legally
anlitled lo Ihe income after any performanc8 conditions hav8 been mel. thé amount can be m8asured r81iably and
it is probable that the income will b8 received.
Voluntary incoma Is received by way of grants, donalions and gifts. and is included in full in the Slalemenl of
Financial Affairs when receivable. Grants, Whe￿ enlitlem8nl is not conditional on th8 delivery of a specific
performance by the charity. are recognised whén the charity becomes uncondiliona51y entitled to Ihe grant.
Inveslmenl income is included as it becomes receivable.
1.4 Expenditure r8cognitlon
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has beon classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Experkdilure is recognisad where Ihere is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo make
payments to third parties, il is probable Ihat Ihe selllement wll be required and the amounl of Ihe obligalion can be
easured reliably.
Expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in Ihe delivery of its activities and seNices for its
beneficiaries.
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1.5 Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depr8cialion 2nd
accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes cosls directly allribulable lo making the asset capable of operating
as intonded.
Depreciation is provided on all tangib18 fixed assels, at rates calGulat8d to writè off the cost, less eslimaled residual
value, of 8ach asset on a syslemalic basis ovar its expected useful life as follows:
Freehold property
Equipment
Not depTeciated
250/• on a slraighl line basis
Freehold property Is not depreciated as tho directors considèr the market value of th8 property lo be no less than
thé historic cost, and Ihiil lo d8preoiale th8 property would not be appropriate.
1.6 Tax
The charity is an 8xempl charlly within the moaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered lo
pass the tests $6t out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefor8 It meets th8 definition of a
charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
1.7 Going Concem
The financial slatem8nls have been prepared on a going concam basis as the Iruslees believe that no material
unc8rtainlies exist. The Iruslees have considered the level of funds h8ld and th8 expected level of Sncome and
expendiluro for 12 months from authorising thes8 financial slalements. The budgelad incom8 and expenditur8 18
sufficient with the lovel of reserves for the charily lo be able to continu8 as a going concern.
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incomè from donatlons and legacies
Total
2025
Total
2024
Restricted Unr8Stricted
Gifts under Gift Aid
Tax reclaimed under Gift Aid
Sunday Offerings
Sunday Offerings under GADS
Sunday Offerings reclaimed under GADS
Donations not 5ubjecl lo Gift Aid
Hopo Church (North Shrewsbury)
Grants received
2.750
687
92,305
22,390
90
1.705
426
21,841
95,055
23.077
90
1,705
428
56,468
4,662
10,550
77,999
19,560
1.725
431
31.318
34,627
4,662
10,550
4,500
53.276
138,757
192,033
Total
2025
135.533
Total
2024
Income from charitable activitios
Restricted Unrèstricted
R6freshment income from events
Silver Diners
Easter Extravaganza
Quiz Nights
Buzzy Beas
Church Away Weekend
Saltmine Christmas production
Blackbefry Fair
Chrislmas Lights Switch-on
intarnalional supper
22
1,562
22
1,562
125
264
464
120
4,622
607
315
289
306
1,220
306
1,220
620
856
313
225
620
856
313
225
5,124
5,124
Total
2025
6,810
Total
2024
Other Incoma
Restrlcted Unrastricted
Rents I storage for Centre use
Sale of reoyclable malarials
Sundry items
Inter6st received on cash deposits
8,403
8,403
8,410
716
162
570
382
1.029
382
1,029
9.814
9,814
Total
2025
9,858
Total
2024
Analysis of èxpènditure on charitabl8 activities
Restrlcted Unrèstricted
Costs dlractly allocated lo actlvltlès
Property exp8ns8S
SBrvices expenses
Oulreach expanses
General oxpenses
Giving expenses
Rgnovalions 5 Watergate Streèt
Depreciation
Note
504
49,455
889
4,267
8,222
16,381
49,959
889
4,740
8.382
17,132
31,174
869
43,455
1,631
8,047
8.457
8,550
55.231
970
473
160
751
31.174
10
11
12
869
33,062
80,083
113,145
Total
2025
126.341
Tolal
2024
Analysls of property expenses
Restrlcted
Unr8Strlcted
Note
Mortgage interest
Repairs and equipment
Maintenance and servicing
Rates 8nd serviTrs
Salary costs
Cleaning
stationery etc,
Sundries
7.890
318
1,916
9,996
26.783
1,345
1,017
190
7.890
318
1,916
10,500
26,783
1,345
1.017
190
9,802
752
504
9,632
21,295
612
1,046
316
14
504
49,455
49,959
43,455
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of services expenses
Total
2025
Total
2024
Restricted Unrestricted
Speaker expenses l aids to worship
Training costs
Training resources
470
238
181
470
238
181
625
1.006
889
1,631
Total
2024
Analysis of outreach expenses
Total
2025
Restrlcted Unrestricted
Publicity and advertising
Youth and childrens, work
Easter activity events
Connect for You
Buzzy Beas,
Ladies and Men's Groups Activitiès
Walcome I Warm Spac8
Theatre production 8xpensas
Alpha exp8ns8S
Quiz Nights
Church Weakend Away
Churches Together and Christian Aid
81ackbèrry Fair
Christmas Lights Swilch-on
Missions Evening
Tel6vlsion Licence
Silv8r Oiners
Christmas Lunch
308
177
93
308
177
93
327
239
146
51
187
89
13
1,319
158
450
4,684
188
27
10
78
22
78
442
53
1,250
219
56
400
150
420
53
1.250
219
56
400
150
17
66
169
1.162
89
17
68
169
1,162
89
159
473
4,267
4,740
Total
2025
Analysis ol general oxpènses
8,047
Total
2024
Restrictod Unrestrlcted
Rafreshmenls
Equipment elc.
Leg81 costs l insurance I music licences
Safeguarding costs
Accountancy cos18
Church Fleeces and polos
Fundraising costs
Sundry 8xpenses
160
516
2.069
4.164
307
360
378
676
2,069
4,164
307
360
378
589
646
3,995
302
330
2,400
195
428
428
160
8,222
8,382
Total
2025
8.457
Total
2024
10. Analysis of giving exponses
Restrlcted Unrestricted
Church tilh6s paid lo missions
751
16,381
17,132
8,550
751
16,381
17,132
Total
2025
8,550
Total
2024
11. Watorgate Street
Restricted Unrestricted
Renovations and improvements
31.174
31,174
55,231
31,174
31,174
55,231
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12. Net deficlt for the year
2025
2024
Net deficit is staled after charging-
Depreciation of tangible fixad assets owned by the charity
869
970
13. Trustees. and key management personnel remuneration and expenses
No remun6ration was paid lo Irustees or key management personnel during the year.
During the period. r8-imbursem8nt of 8xpenses lo tha Iruste8s totalled £10,37S (2024.. £7,319). These expenses
rela18d to items purchasad by individuals on behalf of the Charity primarily for building mat8rials and 8quipment for
the new Walergale Cenlre. Th8 Company has a number of trade accounts for regular suppliers but marby items
rèmain 'one-off purchas88.
14. Stsff costs and employe8 beneflts
2025
2024
Basic salary payTnenls
Pension costs
26,055
728
20.699
596
26,783
21,295
15. Tangible flxed assets
Freehold
Property
Equipmont
Total
Cost or valuation:
Al 31 March 2024
Additions
388.872
9,048
265
397,920
265
At 31 March 2025
388,872
9,313
398,185
Depreclatlon:
Al 31 March 2024
Charg8 for year
7,994
869
7,994
869
Al 31 March 2025
8,863
8,863
Net book value..
At 31 March 2024
388.872
1,054
389,926
At 31 March 2025
388,872
450
389,322
16. Debtors
2025
2024
Gift Aid
Olher debtors
6,703
1,092
3.519
1,321
7,795
4,840
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THE BEACON WHITCHURCH LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 PJIARCH 2025
17. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
other cr8dilors
Mortgage
2025
2024
3,502
3.091
3,415
5,177
6.593
8,592
18. Creditors.. amounts falling due after one year
2025
2024
Mortgage
76,496
133,315
76.496
133.315
19. Analys18 of net assots between the funds
Unrestrlcted Designated
funds
funds
Restricted
fund
Total
Fixed assets
Net current assets
389,322
623
389,322
30,274
6.810
24,087
388,699
6,810
24.087
419,596
20. Fund reconciliatlon
Asal
1 April 2024
Expenditure &
Asat
gainslllossès) Transfers 31 March 2025
Income
Unrestricted..
Géneral reseNe
Deslgnated funds:
Mission and relief
319.072
133,329
163,702)
388.699
2,825
20,366
16,381
6,810
Total unrestricted funds
321.897
153.695
80,083
395,509
Restricted funds..
Wemmelcome Space Project
Building fund
Devo18d confer8nce bursary
Ladies Only I Pieced Together Fund
Hope Church, North Shrowsbury
Abigail & Davey Calko
167
2,858
586
262
550
44.814
17171
(31,174)
16,498
586
92
4,661
2.250
250
4,662
3.000
(4201
(1)
750
Total restricted funds
3.873
53,276
33,062
24,087
Total funds
325.770
206,971
113,145
419,596
Th8 balance mainlained on the Designated Fund represents th8 afflount set aside by the charity specifically for the
support ofongoing projects.
21. Related party transactlons
No material transactions with related parties occurred during the year, olhor than the re-imbursement of trustaes,
8xpenses detailed in note 12.
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