BEACON CENTRE TRUST (CARDIFF)
Operation and development of The Beacon Centre, a multi-purpose community centre in St Mellons, Cardiff. We provide activities and services to all community members, aiming to improve the physical, mental, social, spiritual and emotional wellbeing of our community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ceased operations and transferred all assets and liabilities to another charity, resulting in net assets of £Nil. The filing reports a significant deficit of £58,511 for the period, driven by costs associated with the transfer agreement and the winding down of activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees recognise that they are below their free reserves target. This is primarily due to costs incurred in completing the Transfer Agreement.” — page 5
“Preparation of the accounts is on a non going concern basis. The Directors have agreed to cease operation and transfer the assets, liabilities and operations to Here For Good Collective (Registered Charity Number 1202371).” — page 9
“During the financial period the Beacon Centre Trust (Cardiff) charged the Fledgling's Playgroup Limited (Registered Company Number 04819202) £6,000 (2023/24: £11,000) in rental costs in furtherance of the Charity's objects.”
“During the financial period the Charity paid payroll costs for Fledgling's Playgroup Limited which totalled £3,799.” — page 20
“During the financial period the Beacon Centre Trust (Cardiff) charged the Fledgling's Playgroup Limited (Registered Company Number 04819202) £6,000 (2023/24: £11,000) in rental costs in furtherance of the Charity's objects.”
“During the financial period the Charity paid payroll costs for Fledgling's Playgroup Limited which totalled £3,799.” — page 20
“During the financial period the Beacon Centre Trust (Cardiff) charged the Fledgling's Playgroup Limited (Registered Company Number 04819202) £6,000 (2023/24: £11,000) in rental costs in furtherance of the Charity's objects.”
“During the financial period the Charity paid payroll costs for Fledgling's Playgroup Limited which totalled £3,799.” — page 20
“Fledgling's Playgroup Limited - Represents the profits gifted from the charity's trading subsidiary.” — page 15
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Christopher Leigh Atherton
- Dr Katherine Browne
- Liesa Helen Nottle
- Simon Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £60k | £118k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £94k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £94k |
| 31/03/2022 | £68k | £90k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £106k |
Common questions
Is BEACON CENTRE TRUST (CARDIFF) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ceased operations and transferred all assets and liabilities to another charity, resulting in net assets of £Nil. The filing reports a significant deficit of £58,511 for the period, driven by costs associated with the transfer agreement and the winding down of activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/09/2019 | £10k | Beacon Community Family Project |