Penhurst Retreat Centre Charitable Trust was formed in l996 by members of the extended Broomhall family, two of whom had served overseas as missionaries. The vision to found an ecumenical Christian retreat centre at Penhurst was inspired by the words in 2 Corinthians "for the rendering of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but also overflows in many thanksgivings to God".
The make-up of the trust is as follows:
Trustees:
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Martin Lee, Chair: Executive Director of Global Connections
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Marion Myers, Vice-chair: BCP Retired Psychotherapist.
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David Greenslade, F.C.A.
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John Ford
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Daphne Hughes
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Dr. Debbie Hawker PhD, D Clin Psy
Honorary Treasurer:
- David Wright
Patrons:
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Mrs Marlis Bickersteth
Co-founder, with her late husband, of the Ashburnham Conference and Prayer Centre -
Rt. Rev Simon Barrington-Ward
Retired Bishop of Coventry who led the Church Missionary Society for many years -
Dr Esther de Waal
Anglican laywoman and author of several books on Benedictine and Celtic spirituality -
Rt. Rev Ken Barham
Formerly Priest-in-Charge of Ashburnham and Penhurst and Bishop of the Diocese of Cyangugu, Rwanda - Sister Sharon Peters, P.C.J. Pioneered the Olde House Retreat at Southam, Warks. Widely used by all denominations; involved internationally in the Retreat Ministry
