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Beacon Hill Rovers FC is located in Wickham Bishops, just outside Witham in Essex. We are a community-run club with two very well-maintained pitches and excellent facilities, including superb players' and officials' changing rooms, opened in 2005 by Sir Trevor Brooking.

We currently have four Saturday men's teams (three open-age and one veterans) and one Sunday ladies team. Last season (2009/2010), the men's First team had fine runs in a number of cup competitions and maintained their status in the Mid Essex League Premier Division for the twelfth consecutive season - the longest of any of the current teams in the division. The Reserve team had a great season, winning the prestigious Essex County FA Saturday Junior Trophy and being promoted into Mid Essex Division 3. The men's Third team were also promoted into Division 4 in only their third season. The Veterans team (ages 35+) will compete in Essex Veterans League Division 1 in 2010/2011 as they move into their 15th year. The Ladies team go from strength to strength as they look forward to playing in the Essex Women's League Premier Division following promotion last season. All of the adult teams offer competitive football and play to win, yet maintain a positive atmosphere while neighboring pub, The Mitre offers all teams the chance to relax and socialise after matches. Adult training is once a week at the ground over the summer, moving to all-weather pitches in Witham in the autumn.

Junior football at Beacon Hill is just as vibrant. Two boys' teams (under 16 and under 12) and a girls' team (under 12) play full-size football and five mixed teams (two under 10 and two under 8 and, beginning in November 2010, under 6) play mini-soccer. All play matches on Sunday mornings, with training on Saturday mornings (with an additional session on Wednesday evenings for U16 Boys). In youth football our emphasis is on development through our Player Focused Approach, with coaches and managers looking to promote learning and build confidence as the players train and compete. Beacon Hill has achieved the status of FA Charter Standard Community Club, the pinnacle of the club development pathway, and was awarded FA National Charter Standard Club of the Year in 2008 plus was recently named Essex FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year for 2010. These awards recognise the excellent standard of coaching, facilities and, most importantly, the provision of a safe and secure environment where young players can express themselves and grow. Parents are actively involved, whether through helping in the refreshments bar, supporting at matches or simply catching up with each other over a cuppa at training.

While weekly matches remain at the heart of the club, a host of other activities combine to make Beacon Hill a special club to be part of. Community involvement is an important part of Beacon Hill's ethos. Football for people with learning difficulties, known as Soccability, has been supported, coached and organised by Beacon Hill for over three years, playing a key role in the first-ever Essex Soccability League tournaments held across the county last season. Local schools are continually supported, with the hosting of an annual Essex FA Schools Tournament one of the highlights of the year. Overseas ventures include the annual club tour and links even extend as far as India. Keen to celebrate players', coaches' and managers' achievements, our end-of-season youth day and adult dinner are always special events.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive club that aims to make football as enjoyable as it can be for everyone involved. Season 2010/2011 presents a series of positive challenges with three adult league promotions, an expanded junior section and every team looking to perform at their best. New faces are always welcome to come training, play matches or contribute in any way they can. With a history that goes back to 1921, Beacon are looking forward to celebrating ninety years of football with a season to remember.