BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
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Next accounts due
2027-05-31 (in 1y)
Last filed for 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement due
2026-11-23 (in 6mo)
Last made up 2025-11-09
Watchouts
Cash
£7M
+14.1% vs 2024
Net assets
£60M
0% vs 2024
Employees
439
-0.5% vs 2024
Profit before tax
£158K
-27.2% vs 2024
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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3 PSCs ceased in last 24 months
Significant control changed hands — see the Ownership section.
Name history
Renamed 2 times since incorporation
- BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED 2016-01-26 → present
- BEAL MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED 2014-02-12 → 2016-01-26
- THE FOREST ACADEMY TRUST 2011-11-04 → 2014-02-12
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2025-08-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £30,140,000 | £31,410,000 | |
| Operating profit | £81,000 | £108,000 | |
| Profit before tax | £217,000 | £158,000 | |
| Net profit | £217,000 | £158,000 | |
| Cash | £6,511,000 | £7,430,000 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £60,278,000 | £60,270,000 | |
| Net assets | £60,278,000 | £60,270,000 | |
| Equity | £60,278,000 | £60,270,000 | |
| Average employees | 441 | 439 | |
| Wages | £16,170,000 | £16,979,000 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 0.3% | 0.3% | |
| Net margin | 0.7% | 0.5% | |
| Return on capital employed | 0.1% | 0.2% | |
| Current ratio | 3.37x | 3.06x | |
| Interest cover | 1.56x | 0.96x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- Buzzacott Audit LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group or charitable parent company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”
Group structure
- BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED · parent
- Beacon Education Services Trading Ltd. 100%
Significant events
- “BBIH was judged 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2024.”
- “The NELTA SCITT has received two Ofsted outstanding judgements in 2017 and 2024; it was reaccredited in 2023 to deliver ITT in 2024 and has introduced the PGCE and teacher apprenticeship accreditation routes.”
- “The Trust opened an on-site, term-time only, employee nursery for 0-5 year olds in April 2024 to support employee retention and staff wellbeing.”
- “Potential purchase of Multi Use games Area (MUGA) from Jewish Care located next to the Beacon campus in 2025.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
10 active · 50 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDWELL CBE, Elizabeth, Dr | Secretary | 2024-09-18 | — | — |
| DONNELLY, Julie Amanda | Director | 2023-11-08 | Sep 1974 | British |
| LEACH, Paul Kevin | Director | 2019-05-31 | Nov 1965 | British |
| MANN, Misbah | Director | 2024-09-10 | Jun 1968 | British |
| PANESAR, Balbinder Ranbir Singh | Director | 2024-02-01 | Jan 1952 | British |
| RAMSAY, Shona | Director | 2019-02-14 | Jul 1958 | British |
| RATNAM, Suda | Director | 2016-05-03 | Sep 1968 | British |
| SAINI, Jatinder | Director | 2018-05-01 | Oct 1954 | British |
| SIDWELL, Elizabeth, Dr | Director | 2015-01-01 | Sep 1949 | British |
| VOLKHEIMER, Tim | Director | 2024-09-10 | Oct 1986 | British |
Show 50 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABLE, Sonia Kathleen Emma | Secretary | 2012-07-03 | 2013-12-09 |
| GENT, William Anthony, Dr | Secretary | 2014-09-23 | 2018-01-17 |
| JUGGAPAH, James Kumar | Secretary | 2011-12-05 | 2012-07-03 |
| RATNAM, Suda | Secretary | 2018-01-18 | 2024-09-01 |
| ASAD, Sabeena | Director | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-03 |
| BAMPOE, Audrey Colleen | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| BHANGU, Neelam Kaur | Director | 2014-01-01 | 2014-05-31 |
| BIRD, Kathleen Hazel Mary | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| BUCKWORTH, Michael Edward | Director | 2024-09-10 | 2025-12-18 |
| BURNS, Kathryn Lousie | Director | 2016-05-03 | 2018-03-12 |
| BURNS, Kathryn Louise | Director | 2014-01-01 | 2014-05-31 |
| BUTLER, Nadjie Carol | Director | 2018-01-18 | 2020-07-07 |
| CAHILL, Sharon, Dr | Director | 2021-09-01 | 2021-12-02 |
| CLARKE MOISLEY, Sarah Anne | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| CORCK, Martin | Director | 2014-09-23 | 2018-12-04 |
| DARLEY, Emma | Director | 2014-04-01 | 2017-07-11 |
| FARRER, Ian Edward | Director | 2018-05-01 | 2018-07-07 |
| FULLER, Michelle | Director | 2017-07-11 | 2023-09-19 |
| GABLE, Sonia Kathleen Emma | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| GENT, William Anthony, Dr | Director | 2014-02-25 | 2014-09-23 |
| GIBBONS, Simon James, Dr | Director | 2015-12-08 | 2019-12-19 |
| GRAHAM, Elizabeth | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-08-31 |
| JUGGAPAH, James Kumar | Director | 2012-01-18 | 2012-07-03 |
| LEGGATT, Arthur Leonard George | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| MALLABAND, Christopher | Director | 2024-09-10 | 2025-08-22 |
| MCHUGH, Sylvie Caroline | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| MCKENNA, Michael John | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2012-06-29 |
| O'BRIEN, Carol Ann | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| PANESAR, Balbinder Ranbir Singh | Director | 2018-09-18 | 2022-12-21 |
| PORRITT, Vivienne | Director | 2014-04-01 | 2015-12-08 |
| REILLY, Gareth | Director | 2022-10-10 | 2024-04-19 |
| ROBBINS, Paula Lyndsey | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2012-12-06 |
| SAMAHA, Fred | Director | 2014-09-23 | 2016-10-03 |
| SANDHU, Jasbir Kaur | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2012-07-31 |
| SLATTERY, Elizabeth | Director | 2018-03-13 | 2024-03-12 |
| SMITH, Richard | Director | 2022-11-01 | 2024-01-08 |
| SMITH, Stephen | Director | 2013-06-10 | 2013-12-09 |
| SNOWDON, Sue | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2011-12-05 |
| SNOWDON, Sue | Director | 2011-11-04 | 2012-01-05 |
| SNOWDON, Sue | Director | 2011-11-04 | 2014-07-23 |
| SNOWDON, Susan | Director | 2014-09-23 | 2016-04-30 |
| STOKES, Michael Roderick | Director | 2018-03-13 | 2020-09-03 |
| STOKES, Michael Roderick | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| THANESWARAN, Eswarampillai | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2013-12-09 |
| THOMPSON, Nadia | Director | 2021-09-01 | 2023-09-13 |
| THOMPSON, William John | Director | 2011-11-04 | 2013-12-09 |
| VADODARIA, Malhar Paresh | Director | 2020-09-22 | 2023-02-01 |
| VAN DER HEIDEN, Louise Mary | Director | 2022-06-06 | 2023-07-04 |
| WEINBERG, Alan Edward | Director | 2011-12-05 | 2022-07-06 |
| WOODCOCK, Melvyn | Director | 2014-02-25 | 2018-02-24 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Kevin Leach | Individual | Appoints directors | 2024-11-11 | Active |
| Mrs Louise Mary Van Der Heiden | Individual | Appoints directors | 2023-11-08 | Ceased 2024-12-12 |
| Mr Balbinder Ranbir Singh Panesar | Individual | Appoints directors | 2023-09-18 | Ceased 2024-01-31 |
| Mr Alan Edward Weinberg | Individual | Appoints directors | 2022-07-06 | Ceased 2025-06-19 |
| Mrs Ajitha Sadanandan | Individual | Appoints directors | 2018-05-01 | Active |
| Mrs Sonia Kathleen Emma Gable | Individual | Appoints directors | 2018-03-13 | Active |
| Dr Elizabeth Mary Sidwell | Individual | Appoints directors | 2016-10-11 | Ceased 2024-11-11 |
| Mr Melvyn Woodcock | Individual | Appoints directors | 2016-04-06 | Ceased 2023-06-20 |
| Dr William Anthony Gent | Individual | Significant influence, significant-influence-or-control-as-trust, significant-influence-or-control-as-firm | 2016-04-06 | Ceased 2019-11-29 |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 168 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-12-19 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-11-21 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-09-18 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-09-02 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-06-23 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2025-02-06 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2024-12-16 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2024-11-13 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-11-11 | PSC01 | persons-with-significant-control | Notification of a person with significant control | |
| 2024-11-11 | PSC07 | persons-with-significant-control | Cessation of a person with significant control | |
| 2024-09-20 | AP03 | officers | Appoint person secretary company with name date | |
| 2024-09-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-09-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-09-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-09-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-09-10 | TM02 | officers | Termination secretary company with name termination date | |
| 2024-04-30 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-03-13 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-02-19 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 6
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- Officers resigned
- 2
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2024 → FY2025 · period ending 2025-08-31 vs 2024-08-31
-
Turnover
+4.2%
£30,140,000 £31,410,000
-
Cash
+14.1%
£6,511,000 £7,430,000
-
Net assets
0%
£60,278,000 £60,270,000
-
Employees
-0.5%
441 439
-
Operating profit
+33.3%
£81,000 £108,000
-
Profit before tax
-27.2%
£217,000 £158,000
-
Wages
+5%
£16,170,000 £16,979,000
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers