DISCOVERING PRAYER CIO
The goal of the CIO is to help everyone have a joyful and fulfilling relationship with God by teaching and guiding people in Christian prayer. The work of the CIO will include introducing individuals to the study of different types of prayer, for example, Ignatian spirituality, Benedictine spirituality for everyday life, and prayer used by Anglican nuns and monks.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £32,533 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £44,763 to £12,230. The trustees report that the charity could not secure the long-term resources needed to continue and have decided to close the organization. Remaining funds are designated to meet closure costs in line with charitable obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“Remuneration paid, including pension costs, in the financial year was £37,513”
“In October 2025, the trustees therefore took the decision to close Discovering Prayer CIO and to finish well.”
“Michelle Eyre, who is a trustee, is employed by the charity as Chief Executive. Remuneration paid, including pension costs, in the financial year was £37,513 (2024: £36,469). Michelle also attended a retreat paid for by the Charity at a cost of £190 (2024: £535). There were no remuneration or expenses paid to any of the other trustees or their related parties during the year ending 31 August 2025 (2024: nil).” — page 9
“Michelle Eyre, who is a trustee, is employed by the charity as Chief Executive. Remuneration paid, including pension costs, in the financial year was £37,513 (2024: £36,469). Michelle also attended a retreat paid for by the Charity at a cost of £190 (2024: £535). There were no remuneration or expenses paid to any of the other trustees or their related parties during the year ending 31 August 2025 (2024: nil).” — page 9
Trustees
- Kate Manon Jefferyes
- Michelle Diana Eyre
- Rev Daniel James Heyward
- Robert Andrew Eyre
- Shumi Kupara
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £59k | £68k |
| 31/08/2024 | £79k | £65k |
| 31/08/2023 | £77k | £71k |
| 31/08/2022 | £84k | £73k |
| 31/08/2021 | £79k | £64k |
Common questions
Is DISCOVERING PRAYER CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £32,533 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a reduction of total funds from £44,763 to £12,230. The trustees report that the charity could not secure the long-term resources needed to continue and have decided to close the organization. Remaining funds are designated to meet closure costs in line with charitable obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DISCOVERING PRAYER CIO earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £37,513 band.
Who funds DISCOVERING PRAYER CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DISCOVERING PRAYER CIO as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO | FY2022 | £10k | Support of charitable activities |
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO | FY2023 | £8k | Eradicating modern day slavery |
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO | FY2024 | £5k | Eradicating modern day slavery |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE COMMUNITY OF ST JOHN BAPTIST GENERAL PURPOSES CIO | FY2025 | £0 | General charitable purposes |