Wayfarers Monastery Annual Report
1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022
Wayfarers: A Christian community practicing Justice, Hospitality and Prayer
Our Mission is to embody Luke 4, shaping a community that can be catalyst for economic and social renewal across our local community.
We are a Christian community embedded within The Grace Network (TGN) based at Brimscombe Mill. We share the same the vision as TGN, our members serve and support the Grace Network community and its affiliated social enterprises.
With our core practises of Prayer, Justice (social justice) and Hospitality we aspire to find a way of life that changes not just ourselves but those around us.
Developments and Activities of past year (April 21 to 31st March 22)
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Six intensive months focused on the renovation of Brimscombe Mill as the new home for Wayfarers and the Grace network.
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Various members of Wayfarers members have volunteered and provided professional advice to enable to the renovation of Brimscombe Mill as a community endeavour.
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Ed Sauven pioneer minister for Wayfarers has provided 6 months full time project management of the Mill renovation to enable a new space for the community to be created.
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A rhythm of Prayer and worship has been maintained during this period, from daily morning prayer, shared Lectio Divina, Friday community meals and fortnightly Sunday Gatherings.
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In March 22 those people engaging with Wayfarers have in the Spring of 2022 been invited to explore joining our core group of members who commit to sharing and engaging in all three of our core practices. This process of invitation and exploration is ongoing.
Summary of year
Wayfarers has been instrumental in enabling the transition of The Grace Network community from Brimscombe Port to Brimscombe Mill. That journey is still unfolding, our chapel space is still unbuilt, our library and learning space is still not fully developed and yet we are growing and putting down deeper roots spiritually
We have opened up a new physical space for Grace network community. Since moving to Brimscombe mill we have had a growing number who are engaging with us spiritually having made greater community connections through the renovation work.
Wayfarers Monastery Registered Charity No. 1184987 Contact: ed@wayfarerscommunity.co.uk The West Suite, The Mills, Brimscombe Port, Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, GL5 2QG
Our Sunday worship has been constant at around fifty (including children). Whilst we believe this will ultimately grow, our focus and energy and focus has continued to be in the Monday to Friday spirituality and life of Brimscombe Mill. Though there are many challenges ahead we are thankful for God’s abundant faithful provision at every point of the journey so far.
Financial Review
Wayfarers is currently funded by a combination of grants from the Diocese of Gloucester and Sylvanus Trust and from financial donations from the community members and other individuals. and groups. Total funds have reduced from approximately 41k to 19k. As grant funding comes to an end in the coming year Wayfarers is looking to increase giving levels whilst reducing expenditure as Ed Sauven undertakes different work for The Grace Network. We have a target of thirty thousand per annum giving from within the community to sustain Ed’s role within Wayfarers and to support the various wider ministries of Wayfarers and to practically support those in need of assistance within TGN and beyond. We are working towards achieving the goal of financial sustainability .
What are the next steps for Wayfarers in the coming year
We are adapting and shifting, our ultimate vision of founding a monastic community that serves across the grace network is unchanged however the way we move forward is always evolving.
Our recently revised mission statement highlights our most recent iteration of our next steps. Our understanding of our core identity from a focusing on our core practices of Justice, hospitality and prayer is shifting to a broader understanding of our new monastic community as ‘a school of change’. Our challenge and encouragement to the TGN community and beyond is that deep change can only be spiritual.
We have broadened our goals to three core objectives each with associated goals.
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Establish a modern day monastry – Refocus on the growth of core twelve
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Offer spirituality and spiritual practices to all – Invitation everyone and anyone to join our rhythms
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Support ‘Deep change’ across the Grace network.
Current Trustees
Current Trustee’s : Will James (Chair), Natalie Burfitt, Andy Wilson, Tim Lee
Wayfarers Monastery Registered Charity No. 1184987 Contact: ed@wayfarerscommunity.co.uk The West Suite, The Mills, Brimscombe Port, Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, GL5 2QG
Summary of Financial Accounts: 31st March 2022
Registered Charity Number 1184987
Wayfarers Monastery Registered Charity No. 1184987 Contact: ed@wayfarerscommunity.co.uk The West Suite, The Mills, Brimscombe Port, Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, GL5 2QG
Wayfarers Monastery
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wayfarers Monastery
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present 'a true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.
RiverView Portfolio Limited Chartered Management Accountants 1 Market Hill Calne Wiltshire SN11 0BT
Date: 19/12/2022
Wayfarers Monastery
Receipts and payments accounts
for the Year Ending 31st March 2022
| INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming grants from generated funds Voluntary Income Other income Government grant Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of generating funds Fundraising and Publicity Costs Charitable activities Guest support services and activities Support & Management Costs Governance costs Total resources expended Net Income/(Expenditure) for the year RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Funds Year Ended 31st March 2022 Total Funds Year Ended 31st March 2021 Total Funds 35,470 35,470 39,885 0 0 1,359 |
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| 35,470 35,470 41,244 0 0 1,500 34,809 34,809 17,007 2,254 2,254 2,029 219 219 78 |
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| 37,282 37,282 20,614 (1,812) (1,812) 20,630 20,630 20,630 20,630 |
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| 18,818 18,818 41,260 |
Wayfarers Monastery
Statement of assets and liabilities at 31st March 2022
| Statement of assets and liabilities at 31st March 2022 |
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| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors: amounts falling due within one year 1 Cash at bank Prepayments CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 2 NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) FUNDS 3 Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2022 2021 209 184 20,480 23,050 138 134 |
| 20,827 23,368 (1,483) (2,212) |
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| (1,483) (2,212) 19,344 21,156 |
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| 19,344 21,156 |
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| 19,344 21,156 |
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| 18,818 41,260 |
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| 18,818 41,260 |
Wayfarers Monastery
Detailed Receipts and payments accounts
for the year ended 31st March 2022
| Detailed Receipts and payments accounts for the year ended 31st March 2022 |
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| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Gift Aid Tithes Church Donations Other Donations Other Income Furlough Total incoming resources |
2022 2021 4,441 £ 991 £ 6,200 £ 15,321 £ 2,105 £ 2,573 £ 22,724 £ 21,000 £ |
| 35,470 £ 39,885 £ - £ 1,359 £ |
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| - £ 1,359 £ |
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| 35,470 £ 41,244 £ |
Wayfarers Monastery
Detailed Receipts and payments accounts continues
for the year ended 31st March 2022
| RESOURCES EXPENDED Fundraising and Publicity Costs Publicity Costs Charitable activities Wages Staff Training Food for Guests Other Costs Governance costs Professional Fees Support and Management Costs Insurance Postage and stationery Accountancy Equipment Subscriptions Total resources expended Net Income |
2022 2021 - £ 1,500 £ |
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| - £ 1,500 £ 32,456 £ 16,086 £ - £ 78 £ 1,379 £ 312 £ 974 £ 531 £ |
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| 34,809 £ 17,007 £ 219 £ 78 £ |
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| 219 £ 78 £ 433 £ 105 £ 42 £ 158 £ 1,140 £ 1,140 £ 34 £ 357 £ 605 £ 269 £ |
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| 2,254 £ 2,029 £ |
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| 37,282 £ 20,614 £ |
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| 1,812 -£ 20,630 £ |
Wayfarers Monastery
Notes to Assets and Liabilities
for the year ended 31st March 2022
| Notes to Assets and Liabilities for the year ended 31st March 2022 |
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| 1. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Prepayments and Accrued Income 2. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accrued Expenses PAYE National Insurance Pension Liability Student Loan 3. FUNDS Unrestricted Funds General Fund Brought Forward General Funds B/fwd from year end 2021 TOTAL FUNDS |
2022 347 £ 665 £ 354 £ 224 £ 150 £ 90 £ Incoming Resources Resources Expended Movement in Funds 35,470 (37,282) (1,812) 41,244 (20,614) 20,630 |
| 76,714 57,896 - 18,818 |