BEAMSTAFFS
Registered charity 1097322 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MID STAFFORDSHIRE MENCAP, MID STAFFS MENCAP
Support of people with learning disabilities, their carers & family. Help children & adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible within the community. Act as a resource for parents & carers, providing them with information, advocacy & practical support. Provide opportunities for people with learning disability to enjoy their leisure time.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £29,265 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by operational deficits and a loss on held funds. Per the trustees' report, total assets stood at £207,663, with cash reserves of £25,257, while the charity maintains a designated reserve of £200,393 to cover potential shutdown costs and running expenses.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Reaching Communities
“Reaching Communities were Beam’s most significant funder as the benefits support work continues in its expanded form with grants of £113,363” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: twelve months running costs (held: £25k)
“£ 152,993 to cover twelve months running costs to be used in the event of further funding not being available.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
- MR D E MORETON
- Minnie Charlesworth
- Roy Parker
- Sheryl Al-Omran
- Simon Mountford
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Staffordshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BEAMSTAFFS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £29,265 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by operational deficits and a loss on held funds. Per the trustees' report, total assets stood at £207,663, with cash reserves of £25,257, while the charity maintains a designated reserve of £200,393 to cover potential shutdown costs and running expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
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