Sisters of Jesus Way
Annual Report
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For the year ended 31 Aug 2023
Alms and Purposes
We endeavour to enable the love of God in Christ to reach out and touch all those with whom we
come in contact. We teach the Christian faith.
Guest Mlnlstry
We have continued to offer 6 guest rooms {3 twin and 3 sin8lel, all with en suite bathrooms or
equivalent. Four of these have outstanding views over the Dee Estuary. One is an accessible
ground floor room with wetroom opposite. An additional accessible room can be made available if
needed. We have been open to receive overnight 8ue5ts from a Thursday afternoon to a Tuesday
morning for most weeks of the year. We have also offered 3 day rooms for individuals or small
groups. Whilst visitor numbers have been lower since the Covid pandemic, the house has
continued to attract guests, both existing contacts and those who have not been before. Often
they come looking burdened and leave with a smile on their faces. In addition to our advertised
programme. eleven day groups booked in duringthe year, four of which were led by the
Community.
As usual we held a number of organised days and weekends throughout the year. On Sunday, 18
September we held a Harvest Celebration in our Chapel, including produce from our own garden.
Two Advent Retreats were held, as always a special time looking forward to our Lord's coming. We
saw the New Year in with our guests at the customary midnight Watchnight Service, followed by a
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celebratory meal on New Yearfs Day. We held a Lent Day on 25 March. Both stayin8 8uests and
day guests joined us for our Easter services as we followed Jesus's journey from Gethsemane to the
Cross and the Empty Tomb. On Saturday 22. April we led a Dance Day on the themes of Anguish
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and Joy. Our Praise and Walking Weekend was held on 12 -14 May, including a picnic lunch on
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Hilbre Island on the Saturday. Then from 26 -28 May we held our Pentecost Weekend, again with
day guests joining those stayin8. Our Quiet Day on 17 June was well attended and provided an
opportunity for personal reflection. The programme of events finished with a Summer Barbecue on
Saturday l July. This was an experiment and also proved to be well attended. This year we
introduced a marquee into the garden overthe summer months, and the barbecue made good use
of this.
Durin8 the year a number of our visltors turned to us for informal pastoral 5UPPOrt. We also
received many personal prayer requests by telephone or email.
We note that train strikes throughout the year and disruption associated with the Hoylake Open
Golf Championship may have impacted our bookings.
Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Friends Together group can no longer sustaln twice-monthly meetings, but It continues
to meet on an ad hoc basis for special event5. We have seen a significant increase in the number of
people attending these. The programme was: a Christmas Dinner in December, a Pancake Party in
February, a Cream Tea in June lin the marquee), and a Barbecue in August (also in the marquee).

Community
The year began with a change of leadership as our Co-Founder. Sister Sylvia, completed her term of
office as Little Sister at the end of the previou5 year. From I" September 2022, Sister Hazel took
office as the new Little Sister, with Sister Louise as Companion Sister. Sister Louise was added as a
Trustee for the Sisters of Jesus Way Charitable Trust and for the Redacre Property Trust. This year
has been a season of transition for us all. as the Community has previously been led by its founders.
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On 19 November a special Commissioning Service for the new leaders was held in our Chapel,
with 21 close friends of the CommunFty attending. The service was kindly conducted at our request
by our Bishop Guardian, Rt Revd Mark Tanner. and our Vicar, Revd Nikki Eastwood.
We continue to provide 24-hour care for our disabled Sister. Much of this is given directly by the
Sister5, Wlth Some help from a Follower of the Lamb and with agency nlght carers coming in four
times per week. A number of other health needs have also arisen wlthin the Community and we
endeavour to 5UPPOrt each other in these on a day-to-day bas15.
In May we welcomed a prevlous 8uest, Deborah, to live alongside us with a vlew to exploring a
possible calling. This ha5 been an encouragement and also a 8reat help to us practically. We also
recelved short-term help from three Swlss contarts durin8 the year, and are grateful to Gill Brown
for her regular help with our library.
It is with sadness that we record the105s of a longstandin8 frlend and former Cha5r of Trustees, Rev.
Dan Paterson. Four Slsters attended his funeral in June.
We have contlnued to take our Safe8uardin8 responslbllitle5 serlously and are grateful to our
Designated Safeguarding Person. Mrs Christine Allen, for 8uldln8 US through these. In November
we received some Mental Health Awareness trainln8. In January, our Little Sister and our DSP
undertook Safe8uardin8 Leadershlp trainin8. In February and in Au8USt a Safeguarding Day was
held for the whole Community. In June our Alongsider underwent training and a DBS check. We
also invited Deborah McGovern (National Safe8uardin8 Team) to visit and discuss safeguardin8 in
religlous communities.
A number of special activities added colour to the year. In January two Sisters were Invlted to take
part in the Diocesan Vocations Day at Foxhill. In March. we received a visit from Head Brother
Augustlne and Elder Brother Harry of the Melanesian Brotherhood. We also welcomed Sister
Catherine CSC for a vlsit. In Aprll. two Slsters attended the Chrism Serrflce In Chester Cathedral. In
July, we received a short vlsit from an Italian school 8roup and their teachers.
Flnance
See the separate Financial Report and Accounts for more detail.
We began the year with a cash and bank balance of £308,048 having received a large bequest at
the end of the previous financial year. Total income came to £126.714. Total runnin8 Costs durin8
the year came to £96,517. Other expenditure {planned) amounted to £46,226.
We ended the year with a healthy cash and bank balance of £292.019 {2022: £308.0481. We a8ain
give thanks to our Heavenly Father for His unfailing care for us. and express our gratitude to all
those who have supported us.

Webslte
Our website recelved 16,506 hlts. Many enquiries now come via our web contact form.
Followers of the Lamb
We are grateful for all the faithful help we receive from the Followers. Two Followers now stay in
Redacre 2- 3 nights per week and help practically. Three other Followers give a mornin￿5 help
most weeks. All Followers support us in prayer.
In May we were pleased to hold a Dedication Service for Susan Morris to become a Follower of the
Lamb. This was a joyful occasion.
Marla completed her DBS check to enable her to assist with the care of our disabled Sister.
Strurture and Governance
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The annual General Meetin8 was held on 18 January and the following appointments were
confirmed:
Pro
Trustees:
Little Sister:
Com
anion Sister:
Secreta
Sisters Sylvia, Hazel. Florence and Louise as the appointed Trustees
Sister Hazel {appointed from 1st Sep. 2022, term ends Aug. 20251
Sister Louise (appointed from 1st Sep. 2022,term ends Aug. 20251
Iposltion vacantl a Bridal Sister is appointed meeting-by-meeting
Sister Louise (reappointed at this AGM, review annually)
Assistant Treasurer: Sister Florence (reappointed at this AGM, review annually)
Online Bankin
Contact.. Sister Hazel (reappointed at this AGM, review annually}
Desi
nated Saf
uardin
Person: Mrs Christine Allen (reappointed at this AGM, review annually)
Bisho
Rt Revd Mark Tanner (appointed 19th May 2021, term ends May 20261
Treasurer:
Guardian-
Future Projerts
We are In the process of compiling a Household Book with practical guidelines for our day-to-day
Community life.
We are hopin8to update ourwebsite.
Some landscaping remains to be done.
There are some ongoing issues with plumblng.
We are looking into heat precautions for Redacre Kitchen in hot weather.
Slster Hazel Ross
Trustee
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iolk April 2024

Sisters of Jesus Way
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the 12 month p¢ri(Kl lo 31 August 2023
Registered Charity No. 509284

SISTERS OF JESUS WAY
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the 12 month period to 31 August 2023
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SISTERS OF JESUS WAY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for tho 12 month period to 31 August 2023
The trustees present their report and financial statements of the Sisters of
Jesus Way for the year ended 31 August 2023.
Trust
The Sisters of Jesus Way was established on the 6th November 1979, its registered
charty number is 509284.
Objectlves
We endeavour to enable the love of God in Christ to reach out and touch all those with
whom we come in contact. The Consequen￿ of this is that spiritual refreshment is brought
to those who are in need of rest and renewal. Encouragement is given to the discouraged
and comfort is brought to the distressed.
The Christian faith is taught enabling others to enter into, or deepen their trust in God, thus
effecting a strengthening of Christian values in society.
Activities
We receive guests into our house for times of quiet and refreshment. We lead bible studies
for small groups and lead quiet days. Small groups use the house to meet for planning,
prayer and a time to be away together. We lead weekends with various themes such as a
walking weekend, quiet weekend and at the major Christian festivals such as Easter. We
are able to offer 6 guest rooms, receiving guests for up to five days as well as day guests
and groups. This is more fully detailed in the Annual Report.
Financial Revlew
We have appreciated the help that has been given us this last year by many friends. This
has been both practical and monetary. We are given many gifts in kind, especially from our
visitors and are grateful to all those who have helped us in any way.
We began the year wilh a cash and bank balance of £308,048 (2022: £201,580), most of
which had come from bequests received in a previous year.
Total income came to £126,714 (2022.. £229,242>. No bequests were received in the
financial year (2022.. £138,553).
As usual, the major part of the income was made up of gifts, totalling £111,645 (2022..
£73,380),. an exceptional gift was received in the year totalling £29,000. Included in these
amounts are donations specrfically for the care of our disabled Sister £16,814 (2022:
£13,437)
A Gift Aid tax refund boosted our receipts by a further £3,573 (2022.. £4,530). No vehicles
were sold during the year (2022.. £5,000). Energy from the solar panels brought in £2,654
(2022.. £3,108., 2022 covers five quarters).
Interest rates were raised several times during the year, so our deposits earned £7,622
(2022.. £557).

SISTERS OF JESUS WAY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the 12 month period to 31 August 2023
Review continued
As anticipated from the general economic climale, day-t04Yay running costs were
significantly higher this year: £96,517 (2022.. £77,143). The biggest increase was in the
utility bills, which were up by £8,631 to £23,489 (2022.. £14,858) due to the soaring cost of
gas and electricity both nationally and internationally. High inflation meant that household
expenditure was also up by £1,775 to £19,063 (2022.. £17,288). The process of switching
over our telephone and broadband lines to a different provider was not as smooth a
transition as anticipated and resulted in our having to pay amounts to both companies for
part of Quarter 3, so this, along with adding a telephone maintenance contract, led to a
figure of £4,150 i.e. £1,469 higher than the previous year (2022: £2,681). Postal costs,
included in this total, were in fact slightly lower because the rental payments on the
franking machine came to an end. The cost of general repairs and servicing also saw a
big increase to £3,694 (2022: £2,488). Most of this related to fire and security equipment
and to laundry equipment. Some categories of expenditure were however lower this year:
travel was down by £880 (fewer flights made); car running costs were also down by £521.
Turning to other expenditure, we decided to make some larger one-off charitable
donations to the combined value of £20,000 out of the Watson legacy that we had
received in the previous financial year. These went lo causes that encourage the Christian
faith andlor relieve poverty: Open Doors UK (in memory of Sister Marie), Melanesian
Mission UK, CAP Wirral, Besom in Wirral, St Mary's Church Upton, and the Stewardship
Cost of Living Response Fund.
We continued the planned outside painting of Redacre (£7,775), and also replaced the
glazing in a number of older windows (£2,875}, totalling £10,650 (2022: £9,603). The
telephone system upgrade (in anticipation of the forthcoming national PSTN switch-offj
cost £5,830. The computer and printer in Bethany Office needed replacing and a second
colour laser printer was required, £1,554. The old commercial washing machine was
replaced at a cost of £3,202. Minor alteralions, smaller items of equipment and fvrnishings
came to £4,433.
The year ended with a cash and bank balance of £292,019 (2022: £308,048). This was
held as follows: CBF Church of England deposit account (£273,814), CAF Bank reserve
account (£11,961), CAF Bank current account (£3,626), Natwest current account
(£1,297), Natwest reserve account {£7), cash (£1,314).
We give thanks to the Heavenly Father, and to all who have supported us, that we have
finished the year in a healthy financial position.
The Future
Our projects for this coming year include=
compiling a Household Book with practical guidelines for our day-to4ay Communty
life
updating the website
completing the landscaping
addressing plumbing issues
investigating heat precautions for Redacre kitchen in hot Y￿ather

SISTERS OF JESUS WAY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the 12 month period to 31 August 2023
Trustees
We are grateful to our Trustees who have served during the course of the year'.-
Sister Sylvia Macey
Sister Hazel Ross
Sister Florence Berger
Sister Louise Coward was appointed a Trustee from 1 st September 2022.
Accountsbility
We are a Recognised Anglican Community.
Bishop Mark Tanner, Di0￿san Bishop of Chester, is our Bishop Guardian.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND CONTACT
Bankers:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue,
Kings Hill,
West Malling,
Kent ME19 4JQ
Central Board 0£ Finance Church of
land
natOT House,
85 Queen Victoria Street,
London ECIA 9BD
Sisters of Jesus Wa
Contact Address
Sister Hazel Ross
24 Abbey Road
Wirral
CH48 7EP
Website: www.redacre.or
Sister Hazel Ross
11, Rf)SS
Date It)Pk April 2024
Trustee

SISTERS OF JESUS WAY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the 12 month period to 31 August 2023
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
2022123
2021122
Income
Gifts
Gifts- restricted
Bequest
94.831
16.814 111.645
59,943
13 437 73,380
138,553
111.646
211,933
Tax refund
Solar energy
Booklets and cards
CDS
Book5
Sale of Motor veh￿18
Other income
Interest receivable
3,573
2,654
181
4.530
3.108
139
195
215
5.000
3.565
557
214
829
7,622
Total Income
Exp•ndllur•
Household costs
Travel and Accommodatlon
Donations
Offu and Ministy
Car Insurance and runnlng costs
General repairs, servicing, de¢oralion
Helpers exFenses
Council Tax
Post. telephone and intemel
19,063
1,280
2,140
17,288
2,160
2,320
7,382
3,694
1.684
3,856
4,150
23,489
4.439
4.565
19,706
79
7,903
2,488
1,280
3,708
2,681
14,858
4,687
4,438
12,442
124
Building and Other Insurance
Annual Fees Hermrtage
Care Costs for Sister
Bank charges
Totsl runnlng ¢￿ts of hou8•8
96,617
77,143
Other eXP•Trdl￿r•
Chapel
Outside Painting and Reglazing
HoLFsehold works, fvmishing and equipment
Purchase of cars
Commercial washing machine
Telephone system upgrade and IT equipment
One off donations
Landscaping l Marquee
474
10,650
4.433
924
9.603
4.296
29.400
3.202
20.000
46,226
45.631
Total expendlture
Exce•8 ot Income l {Expendlture)
Sistsr Hazel Ro
Trustee
I (XK April 2024

SISTERS OF JESUS WAY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for th0 12 month period to 31 August 2023
2023
2022
Balan¢0 Sh•8t
Cash and Bank
292,019
292.019
308,048
308,048
Creditors- Accruals
Not assets
292 019
Re8eNe8:
General fvnd blhvd
308.048
201.580
Movement during year
116,029)
106,468
G•n•ral fund clfwd
292.019
Sister Haz•l Ross ￿ .
Trustee
I¢)KAprll 2024

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