# Beacon Church Ministries

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1068655 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1068655)
- Website: https://www.beacon.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,080; spending £143
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Overseas aid / famine relief, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Bcm (working); Brecon Church Ministries (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/beacon-church-ministries

PROMOTING THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2021 | £1,080 | £143 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the Christian religion and to pursue such other charitable purposes as the trustees shall from time to time think fit

## What it funds

Beacon Church Ministries is registered under the Charity Commission purposes overseas aid / famine relief and religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Beacon Church Ministries reported income of £1,080 and spending of £143.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Beacon Church Ministries in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (beacon.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Beacon Church Ministries open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Beacon Church Ministries is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Beacon Church Ministries fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Beacon Church Ministries give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Beacon Church Ministries makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Beacon Church Ministries give each year?

The register does not break out Beacon Church Ministries's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2021 was £143.

### How large is Beacon Church Ministries?

In its latest reported year Beacon Church Ministries reported income of £1,080 and spending of £143.


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