BEACON MINISTRIES
LIMITED
Reports and financial statements
Year ended
31 January 2024
(A company limited by guarantee
and not having a share capital)
Charity Registered number: 101692

REPORTS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONTENTS
PAGE
Directors and other information
Directors, Report
Statement of directors, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Statement of accounting policies
Income and Expenditure Account
Balance Sheet
10
Cash Flow Statement
Notes forniing part of the financial statements
12- 14
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIIVllTED
DIRECTORS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Directors
V. Newell
A. Milligan
H. Galway
Secretary
H. Galway
Accountants
Ruddell & Company
Chartered Accountants
16 Church Street
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone
BT716AB
Bankers
Santander UK plc
301 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G2 5NT
Registered Office
24A Church Road
Portadown
Co. Amiagh
BT63 5HT
Company Registered Number
NI 605848
Charity Registered Number
101692
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
DIRECTORS, REPORT
The directors present their annual report together with the unaudited financial statements of the company for
the year ended 31 January 2024.
Objectives and activities
The charitable purpose of Beacon Ministrie8 Limited is the advancement of religion.
The principal ￿nCtion of Beacon Ministries Limited is to support th¢ advancement of the Christian religion
by promoting, through the work of Beacon Ministries Limited the whole mission of the Christian Church,
pastoral, evangelistic and social. Being open to and engaging with society as a whole and offering support
for those needing help are fundamental to the practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity.
Results for period
The deficit for the period after providing for depreciation amounted to £8,527. This deficit has been taken to
reserves.
Achievements, Performance & Public Benefit
Beacon Ministries. since its inception in 201 I, has continued to help provide innovative projects that have
assisted in helping the community to move forward in God's plans and purposes. The projects have been
both practical and social in nature, providing essential skills for our children and youth whilst also taking the
welfare of senior citizens within our community into consideration. Our projects this year have been to:
Provide help to those in need within the community - both financially and practically;
Fund specific programmes for music and worship"
Fund literature for the advancetnent of christianity-
Fund the up keep of a minibus, which was used for outreach to those in social need. ineluding
delivering groceries and equipment for DIY and essential maintenance projects. and
Funding a House of Prayer within the Drumcree area.
All these projects have relationships at the centre of the activities. it is about encouraging one another,
working collectively, building God's Kingdom, growing stronger together as a community whilst helping to
address the social and mental health needs within our cominunity.
All these projects have relationships at the centr¢ of the activities. it is about encouraging one another,
working collectively? building God's Kingdom and growing stronger together as a community.
Directors
The Present membership of the Board is set out on page 2.
Mr A. Milligan and Mrs H Galway retlTe from the Board at the Annual General Meeting in accordance with
the Articles of Association relating to the first annual general meeting and being eligible, offer themselves
for re-election.
Interests of directors and company secretary
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have any share capital. Therefore, the directors and
secretary who served during the year did not have a beneficial interest in the company. All directors serve in
a voluntary capacity.
Events since the balance sheet date
There are no significant events affecting the company since the period end.
Political donations
No political donations have been made by the company.
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
DIRECTORS REPORT (Continued)
Books of account
The measures taken by the directors to ensure compliance with the requirements of Companies
Acts, 1985 to 2006, regarding proper books of account are the implementation of necessary policies
and procedures for recording transactions, the employment of competent accounting personnel with
appropriate expertise and the provision of adequate resourc¢s to the financial function. The books
of account of the company are maintained at 78 Drumcree Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT62
IPE.
Principal risks and uncertainties
Th¢ company's receipts are exposed to fluctuations in the general economic conditions in Northern
Ireland. However, the cost structure of the company is variable and can be adjusted to refl¢ct any
significant movement in income.
The company operates solely in Northem Ireland. Therefore, it is not subject to significant currency
risks. The company does not rely on significant borrowings and has a minimal exposure to interest
rate risk. The company is in a reasonably liquid position and does not foresee any cash flow risk in
the near future. The company's policy is to ensur¢ that sufTici¢nt resources are available from cash
balances, cash flows and near cash liquid investments to ensure all obligations can be met when
they fall due.
The directors are aware of th¢ major risks to which th¢ company is exposed, in particular those
related to the operations and finances of the coinpany and are satisfied that systems are in place to
mitigate exposure to major risks.
On behalf of the board
V. hJewelL
V. Newell
Director
H. Galway
Director
30 October 2024
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS? RESPONSIBILITIES
General Res
onsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable Northem Ireland and United Kingdom law
and generally accepted accounting practices including the accounting standards issued
by the Accounting Standards Board and published by Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Company law requir¢s the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial
period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the
surplus or deficit of the company for that period.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper books of account which disclos¢ with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them
to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting
standards generally accepted and with statute comprising the Companies Acts 1985 to
2006 and with relevant Northern Ireland Orders. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the company and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection
of fraud and other irregularities.
Directors, declaration on unaudited financial statements
In relation to the financial statements as set out on pages 7 to 14.
The directors approve these financial statements and confirm that they are responsible for
them, including selecting the appropriate accounting policies, applying them consistently
and making, on a reasonable and prudent basis, the judgements underlying them. They
have been prepared on the going concern basis on the grounds that the company will
continue in business.
The directors confirm that they have made available to Ruddell & Company, Chart¢red
Accountants, all the company's accounting records and provided all the information, books,
or documents, necessary for the compilation of the financial statements.
The directors confirm that to the b¢st of their knowledge and belief, the accounting
rccords rcflcct all the transaciions of the company for the year ended 3 1 January 2024.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
30 octob￿ 2024
H. Galway
Director
Date
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMTNER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE
IVIEMBERS OF BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 January 2024, which are set out on
pages 2 to 14.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to".
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section
65(9)(b) of thc Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under s¢ction 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison
of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or
disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any
such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to
believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That th¢ accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further infomiation n¢cdcd for a propcr undcrstanding of thc accounts to bc
reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters ( l ) to (4) listed
above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Jonathan Ruddell
For Ruddell & Company
Dungannon.
30 October 2024
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIIIqITED
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31
JANUARY 2024
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are
considered material in relation to the company's financial statements.
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis and in accordance with the
Charity SORP (FRS 102) and Northern Irish statute Comprising the Companies Acts, 1985 to 2006.
Turnover
Turnover repr¢sents donations received by Beacon Ministries Limited and excludes VAT.
Grant income
Capital grants are credited directly to deferred revenue. Grants towards capital expenditure are
released to the income and expenditure account over the expected useful life of the assets. Grants
towards revenue and expenditure are released to thc profit and loss account as the related
expenditure is incurred.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at historic cost less accumulated depreciation.
The charge for depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of assets to their estimated residual
values by equal annual instalments over their expected useful lives which are as follows:
Leasehold buildings and improvements
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Motor Vehicles
over the tem] of the lease
200/0 reducing balance
200/0 reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31
JANUARY 2023
Leased assets
Operating lease rentals are charged to the income and expenditure account on a straight line basis
over the lease term.
Pensions
The company does not operate a pension scheme for employees.
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31
JANUARY 2024
Notes
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
Income
Direct Costs
9,947
7,701
17,648
19,802
Gross surplus
Administration costs
(2,997)
7,701
4,704
16,106
Operating surplus l {deficit)
Interest payable and similar charges
(11,001)
2,474
(8,527) (3,221)
Surplus l {deficRt) on ordinary
activities before taxation
Tax on surplus on ordinary activities
Surplus l (deficit) on ordinary
activities after taxation
All income is in respect of continuing operations.
The company had no recognised gains and losses in the financial period other than those dealt with
in the income and expenditure account.
On behalf of the board
V. hJdwelL
V. Newell
Director
H. Galway
Director
30 October 2024
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 JANUARY 2024
Noles
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand - restricted
Cash at bank and in hand - unrestricted
Cash at bank and in hand- total
198
198
6,273
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
Net current assets
850
652
Total assets less current liabilities
10
Income and expenditure account
303
On behalf of the board
V. Ikl&welL
H. G(thvay
V. New¢ll
Direclor
H. Galway
Director
30 October 2024
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Net cash Rntlow from operating activities
10(i)
(9,075)
(2,214)
Returns on investments and servicing of finance
Interest paid
Taxatio
Capital expenditure and finallcial investment
Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets
Payments to acquire tangible fIxed assets
Capital grant received
3,000
(Decrease) / increase in cash in the year
10(ii)
On behalf of th¢ board
V. hJewelL
K. Gdwc
V. Newell
Director
H. Galway
Director
30 October 2024
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
Detailed Income and Expendlture Account
Income
2024
2023
Donations
HMRC Gift Aid
15,558
19,802
All income derives from the company's principal activity.
Operating surplus
2024
2023
Operating surplus is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of tangible assets
Directors remuneration (note 4)
Auditor's remuneration:
Audit of individual accounts
Tax advisory services
Operating lease rentals
607
1,259
Interest payable and similar charges
Bank interest and fees
2024
2023
Directors remuneration and transactions
2024
2023
For services other than as directors:
Fees for administrative work
Pension contributions
Staff numbers and costs
The company did not employ any employees, including executive directors, during the
financial period. Hence, the company did not incur any staff costs.
Pension information
The company does not have any employees and as such does not operat¢ a pension scheme.
Tax on profit on ordinary activities
The company was granted charitable status effective from 21 January 201 l and therefore no
corporation tax charge is applicable in relation to its charitable activiti¢s, which encompass
all activities of the company.
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures,
Motor
rittings &
vehicles Equipment
Total
Cost
Beginning of year
Additions
Disposals
End of year
6,750
18,665
25,415
18,665
18,665
Depreciation..
Beginning of year
Charge
Disposals
5,755
15,630
607
21,385
607
End of year
Nel book value..
31 January 2024
42
31 January 2023
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Bank overdraft
Loan to H&G Galway
850
85
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BEACON MINISTRIES LIMITED
Detailed Income and Expenditure Account
10. Cash flow
2024
(i)
Reconciliation of operating profIt to net
cashflow from operating activities
Operating profit
Depreciation
Profit on disposal of fixed Assets
Movement in creditors
(8,527)
607
(2,005)
850
Net cash inflow from operating activities
(li) Analysis of net fundsl(debt)
Net cash
Net funds
2023
Cashflow
2024
11. Profit and loss aecount
2023
At beginning of period
Deficit for the period
10,303
At end of period
12. Commitments
Operating lease commitments
The company has no commitments under non-cancellable operating leases.
Capital Commitments
The company has no future capital expenditure approved by the directors but not provided for
in these financial statements.
13. Legal status of the company
Th¢ company is liinited by guarantee and has no share capital. As 31 January 2024, the
company had 3 members whose guarantee is limited to £ l each. The guarantee continues for
one year after individual membership ceases.
14. Approval of the financial statements
The directors approved the financial statements for issue on 30 October 2024.
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