Beccles Townlands Charity - Finance
The Charity’s Capital is invested in:
- Land/Property in and around Beccles
- Units issued by CCLA — The leading fund manager for charities and faith organisations
- Equities listed on the London Stock Exchange
- Term Deposit Accounts
The income from the Capital can be used to meet the costs of running the Charity, which include Property Services, Property Upkeep (three of the properties are ‘Listed’ and repairs can be expensive) Insurances, and Professional Services.
During the Financial Year ended 31st October 2023 the charity made thirty four donations distributing a total of £83,387 to various categories of residents/organisations as shown below:
2023 Beneficiaries:
Senior Citizens
Youth
Support was given to:
Sir John Leman High School – upgrade of school theatre equipment
Friends of Albert Pye Primary School – creating a swap shop shed project
Friends of Ravensmere Primary School – creating a swap shop shed project
St Luke’s Church – school clothing appeals
Disadvantaged residents
Education
Support was given to:
Beccles Library – new tables and chairs
Town
Support was given to:
Beccles Office of Citizens Advice Bureau
The Parish of St Michaels – support including foodbank
Fox & Hounds Social Club – assistance with new safety equipment
Coronation event – support with event at Beccles Quay
St Michaels’ Church – west end gable repairs
- Senior Citizens:
Support was given to:- Waveney Centre – New Year Supper
- St. Raphael Club – Activities in 2019
- Youth:
Support was given to:- Beccles Scout & Guide Hall – Disabled Toilet
- Twinning Association – Sports trip to France
- TS Brave – New Headquarters Building
- Beccles Skate Park — New Concrete Ramps
- Disadvantaged Residents:
Support was given to:- Waveney Enterprises — Annual Outing
- STEP – Activities in 2019
- Education:
Support was given to:- Sir John Leman High School – Musical Instruments
Culture and Leisure
Support was given to:
Beccles Bombers Basketball Club – ongoing provision of coaching facilities
Beccles Museum – activities in 2023
Beccles Amateur Sailing Club – repairs to club house floor
Beccles Disability Football – support with youth activities
Beccles Society of Artists – support with exhibition
Beccles Caxton Football Club – club minibus support
Individuals
Support was given as follows:
Donations of washing machine and sofa to Beccles families
Assistance to two residents helping with access to volunteering and supporting a junior competitor at an international sports event.
In Addition
The Trustees pledged funds towards:
Beccles Salvation Army – creation of parking spaces
- Town:
Support was given to:- Beccles Office of Citizens Advice Bureau
- St. Michael’s Church — Servery Facility
- Culture and Leisure:
Support was given to:- Beccles and District Museum – Activities in 2019
- Beccles Lido — Repairs and Upgrade to approach road and parking
- Beccles Mens Shed — New Workshop
- Individuals::
Support was given to:- One Disabled Person — Insurance for Special Bed
- Two Single Gentlemen — Home Furnishings
- In Addition::
The Trustees pledged funds towards:- Beccles Lido – Project to provide new pool liner and improve drainage
- Thirst Youth Group – Stand-by facility to support annual activities