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Public statement by the trusteesAfter much thought and prayer we have decided to close
Lattendales Centre for Wellbeing to guests, with effect from Our efforts over recent years have not led Lattendales to a position of security. Our decision takes into account the financial situation of the charity and other practical considerations. People who have made bookings for dates after 30 April will have their money refunded in full. We realise that many people will be disappointed, let down even, by our decision, and this gives us a heavy heart. But please note that we have not decided to sell Lattendales, nor have we decided to close the charity. Whilst both of these are real possibilities, we do not see them as inevitable consequences of our decision. We remain open to the possibility that there may be a viable solution to the present lack of money to upgrade the building and increase our revenue. Please feel free to write to us with your thoughts on this. We have thought about the members of staff who, over all the years, have served Lattendales and its guests with such steadfast love and devotion. They have made the place what it was and is, and our heartfelt thanks go to them all, past and present. We are most grateful to those who responded to our recent emergency appeal. Their money is not wasted. If in the end the charity should be closed this money would form part of what would be passed on to another charity with similar aims and objectives. We are also grateful to those people who have supported us in various other ways, for example as volunteers, or by coming to the recent open meeting in Despite all the sadness which surrounds a decision of this sort we have a deep feeling of thankfulness for all that Lattendales has done and all that it has meant to so many people since it started in 1972. Signed on behalf of the trustees John Sheldon Clerk, 21 February 2006 BackgroundLatttendales Centre for Wellbeing is a retreat centre managed on Quaker principles. It aims to provide a restful environment in which individual guests and groups may find an opportunity for quiet reflection and healing. There is also a full programme of structured events and courses. Lattendales is supported by the Friends Fellowship of Healing, a UK Quaker group, and independent donations. Contact UsLattendales Centre for Wellbeing |
Source: Gemma Parsons
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