BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD
Registered charity 1117760 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BARNSLEY BEACON, BARNSLEY BEACON SUPPORT SERVICES
To provide a service that gives help & support to families & carers of drug and alcohol users, as our specialism, and also to carers of people suffering with dementia, disabilities, mental ill health and the elderly.To raise awareness & educate the wider community on related issues.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £26,821 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted reserves of £61,178. The trustees consider these reserves to be broadly in line with their stated policy target of approximately £65,000. While the charity faces funding uncertainties, it remains able to meet liabilities as they fall due.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £61k; policy: three months running costs plus £27,500 for redundancy, approx £65,000)
“At the year-end, the unrestricted reserve was £61,178 which is broadly in line with the target amount (2025: £47,374).” — page 9
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: L McDermott, a daughter of one of the trustees, was an employee and received salary, tutor fees, and a grant.
“L McDermott, a daughter of one of the trustees, was an employee of the charity during the year and received a monthly salary and tutor fees of £250 in relation to Stepping Stones course delivery. L McDermott was also in receipt of a government local support grant of £400, administered by the charity.” — page 17
“During the year government local support grants, administered by the charity, were paid to 2 trustees, to a total value of £800 (2025: 3 trustees, £1,620).” — page 17
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees received government local support grants administered by the charity.
“L McDermott, a daughter of one of the trustees, was an employee of the charity during the year and received a monthly salary and tutor fees of £250 in relation to Stepping Stones course delivery. L McDermott was also in receipt of a government local support grant of £400, administered by the charity.” — page 17
“During the year government local support grants, administered by the charity, were paid to 2 trustees, to a total value of £800 (2025: 3 trustees, £1,620).” — page 17
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Independent examiner Angela Hayes provided accountancy services.
“L McDermott, a daughter of one of the trustees, was an employee of the charity during the year and received a monthly salary and tutor fees of £250 in relation to Stepping Stones course delivery. L McDermott was also in receipt of a government local support grant of £400, administered by the charity.” — page 17
“During the year government local support grants, administered by the charity, were paid to 2 trustees, to a total value of £800 (2025: 3 trustees, £1,620).” — page 17
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Beacon South Yorkshire Carer Support Service (matched by registered charity number).
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- Helen Keychair
- Gillian Tracey Andrews
- SANDRA CROSS
- SHIELA OWEN
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Barnsley · Rotherham
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £26,821 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total unrestricted reserves of £61,178. The trustees consider these reserves to be broadly in line with their stated policy target of approximately £65,000. While the charity faces funding uncertainties, it remains able to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEACON SOUTH YORKSHIRE LTD as a grant recipient include THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION.
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