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The School Of Contemplative Life

The purpose of The School of Contemplative Life is to teach meditation from the Christian wisdom tradition as spiritual path to peace, community and oneness. Please refer to www.schoolofcontemplativelife.com for our aims.

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Activities & Mission

The purpose of The School of Contemplative Life is to teach meditation from the Christian wisdom tradition as spiritual path to peace, community and oneness. Please refer to www.schoolofcontemplativelife.com for our aims.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£213,302
Latest Expenditure
£216,870

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 101.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£213,302
£216,8700 / 20
2024
£210,511
£202,0520 / 20
2023
£189,605
£191,1100 / 10
2022
£14,219
£5,3470 / 2

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Frequently asked questions about The School Of Contemplative Life

What does The School Of Contemplative Life do?

The purpose of The School of Contemplative Life is to teach meditation from the Christian wisdom tradition as spiritual path to peace, community and oneness. Please refer to www.schoolofcontemplativelife.com for our aims.

How much income did The School Of Contemplative Life report in 2025?

The School Of Contemplative Life reported total income of £213k and reported expenditure of £217k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The School Of Contemplative Life registered as a charity?

The School Of Contemplative Life was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2021 as charity number 1195159. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The School Of Contemplative Life?

The School Of Contemplative Life is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maggie Farrar CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The School Of Contemplative Life operate?

The School Of Contemplative Life operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The School Of Contemplative Life a registered charity?

Yes — The School Of Contemplative Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195159.

Details

Address
53 Portland Street
CHELTENHAM
GL52 2NX
Registration Date
14 July 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5175428
Charity Number
1195159

Trustees

Maggie Farrar CBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Ian Whittington
Peter Ruxton Ph.D
Rev Janet Williams Ph.d
Rev Joanna Jepson CF

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