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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£17.6K
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Spending
£26.2K
Public benefits
To advance the Christian religion by raising funds and financial support - Direct benefit of this purpose is the ability of groups to fund their activities and to develop programmes within the community. This can be demonstrated through feedback from those who have received financial support. The beneficiaries are local, domestic and worldwide
groups and individuals who participate in their activities. A private benefit may arise through the submission of applications to various Funding organisations enabling trustees to gain skills which are transferable to other settings. To provide administrative and financial services – Direct benefit of this purpose is efficiencies gained in administrative and financial roles whilst applying for funding, enabling groups to assign more time and resources to outreach and fulfilment of their role. This benefit can be demonstrated through feedback from those who have received such support. The beneficiaries of this purpose are ministries within the local area. A private benefit exists in the form of payment to one of the trustees for administration services provided with regard to corresponding with Funding bodies and statutory organisations. To provide Pastoral care and support - Direct benefit of this purpose is the encouragement and prayerful support to those who may feel daunted or drained by situations they have to deal with. This will enable and equip them to minister to members of the community who experience social, economic, psychological and domestic problems. This benefit can be demonstrated from feedback from leaders. The beneficiaries of this purpose are leaders and members of the public who subsequently receive Pastoral care and support. A private benefit to trustees may arise in that the skills and experience gained may be transferable to other settings or situations. To provide Christian education - Direct benefit of this purpose is the acquisition of a greater knowledge of the Christian religion for leaders and members of the public, encouraging them to live a better life and enabling them to share their faith with others. This benefit can be demonstrated by feedback from participants and by a change in lifestyle. The beneficiaries are those who choose to attend such events. A private benefit to trustees may arise through the acquisition of skills, experience and knowledge, which may be transferable to other settings or situations. To provide equipment and resources - Direct benefit of this purpose is the ability for groups to utilise premises under the auspices of Beacon Ministries Limited for promotion of the Christian religion and outreach. The cost and upkeep of these premises is borne by the charity which allows those who may be operating on a restrictive budget to continue their outreach. This benefit can be demonstrated by feedback from leaders of such groups. The beneficiaries of this purpose are those who use the available equipment and resources and subsequently members of the community, for whom they are able to provide activities, teaching and pastoral care. There are no private benefits to the trustees. To provide opportunity to support further ministries or individuals - Direct benefit of this purpose is the ability of various bodies to share their resources and skills collectively, resulting in a greater impact on members of the public. This is particularly beneficial to those who wish to commence ministry within the area and may not have sufficient wealth or resources to be effective. This benefit will be demonstrated by future feedback from Church and Christian ministries leaders. The beneficiaries of this purpose will be those groups with whom the directors think fit to engage with in order to progress and promote the Christian religion. There are no private benefits to the trustees. None of these purposes give rise to any harm. Any private benefits gained as outlined are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is transferable t
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Beacon Ministries operates in the Drumcree area of Portadown. It was formed in January 2011 by a group of local residents who are also members of Drumcree Parish. Part of the reason for launching Beacon was a desire to reach out to members of the community to show and share God's love believing that lives can be transformed. Beacon Ministries has
been able to:- 1. organise and fund a 9 day period of community outreach, hosting 40 events which resulted in 137 people responding to God's call 2. sponsor two students at 3rd level education studying Youth & Community Work and Practical Theology, one of whom is now employed on a part-time basis by the Church 3. Host 6 teams of volunteers from America who together with young people from the church organised Summer Bible clubs for primary school children in addition to carrying out practical tasks for elderly and street outreach 4. Finance and renovate a hall owned by the Parish Church as a community faciltiy which is now being used on a weekly basis by an After Schools Club and two Youth Clubs 5. Rent premises within Portadown town centre providing an outlet for a witness to the community through Craigavon Foodbank and Portadown House of Prayer. Premises are also used bi-monthly for teaching and training local Pastors and leaders 6. Renovate and equip premises which are used as a centre for prayer and also study groups 7. Provide administrative and financial services to Churches and Christian ministries 8. Organise annual Crosswalk through streets of Portadown sharing the message of Easter with the community 9. Provide financial support for a mission team to Burundi and assist with return visits 10. Obtain funding for Children's programme within the area 11. Purchase and equip office premises from which day-to-day activities are organised 12. Purchase a number of marquees which are used at community events 13. Initiate a Parents/Toddlers Group within the area who now meet on a weekly basis
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of religion
Who the charity helps
- Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse)
- Adult training
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Ethnic minorities
- General public
- Homelessness
- Interface communities
- Overseas/developing countries
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Accommodation/housing
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Grant making
- Overseas aid/famine relief
- Playgroup/after schools
- Relief of poverty
- Religious activities
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
