ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING RETREATS
The Association promotes retreats by providing resources for people seeking a retreat, a retreat leader or venue. It supports retreat centres and those in retreat ministry and facilitates an occasional consultation for those identified as spirituality advisors in the Anglican Dioceses. It is a member organisation offering support to people of all denominations and none.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £29,806 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased expenditure and a lack of income from biennial conferences. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £60,000, noting that unrestricted funds of £112,069 are currently held to underwrite future costs and ensure operational sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from: Charitable activities -Membership subscriptions 12,246”
“At present the Trustees consider that a surplus of around £60,000 should be maintained” — page 10
Trustees
- REV ALISON CHRISTIAN
- Rev Cameron Butland
- Rev Dawn Harrison
- Rev Ian Spencer
- Rosemary Feuell
- Stewart McCredie
- Susan Parker
- Urs Mattmann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £25k | £50k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £18k | £47k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £27k |
Common questions
Is ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTING RETREATS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £29,806 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased expenditure and a lack of income from biennial conferences. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of approximately £60,000, noting that unrestricted funds of £112,069 are currently held to underwrite future costs and ensure operational sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.