## **The Order of Grace Annual Report 1[st] April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024** 

_A Christian community practicing Justice, Hospitality, Prayer and Presence_ 

## **Our Mission** 

To embody Luke 4, shaping a community that can be a 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 and Aston Down. 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) Hospitality and Presence we aspire to find a way of life that changes not just ourselves but those around us. 

## **Summary of year** 

The charity has changed its legal name from Wayfarers Monastery to The Order of Grace (OoG) with a clear focus on a ‘Way of Life’ encompassing the core practices of Justice, Hospitality, Prayer and Presence. It was considered that the name change better represented our mission and supporting role to TGN. 

During the course of this year TGN has continued to operate from Brimscombe Mill and in addition has added a site at Aston Down, home to an additional 3 social enterprises. The Order of Grace has appointed leaders at both sites, with the autonomy to develop activities and rhythms that are site appropriate whilst remaining true to the 4 practices at the heart of OoG. 

Members continue to meet daily for prayer, explore together how to grow in the 4 practices that constitute the ‘Way of Life’ and worship and enjoy hospitality periodically. 

## **Financial Review** 

Finances have scaled back during this year both in terms of expenditure and income. Historically the largest element of expenditure was paying a proportion of Ed Sauven’s salary. Ed’s salary is now 100% paid by TGN leaving charity expenditure mainly covering events hosting, administrative costs and one-off gifts to employees of TGN experiencing specific hardship. 

Grant funding ended during the course of the year, income being wholly from community giving. 

A net loss has been sustained during the course of this year due to some months of salary payments after grant funding had ended. However, since salary payments ended, monthly income has exceeded expenditure and cash reserves are adequate. 

## **The Future** 

OoG continues to explore new ways and activities to support TGN in its Luke 4 mission and encourage employees to explore membership. 

Preparations are underway for a 3[rd] TGN site in Cirencester and OoG has appointed a leader to gather members and develop appropriate rhythms at the new site. 

## **Current Trustees** 

Jeremy Nottingham (Chair) Natalie Burfitt, Alex Clarke, Cara Mansell, Ed Sauven, Andy Wilson 



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