The Trust
The Trust
Penhurst Retreat Centre Charitable Trust was formed in 1997 by members of the extended Broomhall family, some 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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Lou Bailey
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David Greenslade
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Richard Langmead, Chair
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John MacDiarmid
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John Richards OBE
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Doug Wakeling
Patrons:
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. which is widely used by all denominations. Sister Sharon is also involved internationally in the Retreat Ministry.
Richard Bickersteth: Trustee of the missionary-supporting Ashburnham Thanksgiving Trust, and The Friends of Ashburnham & Penhurst Churches (both of which charities were founded by his father Revd John Bickersteth with Paul Broomhall as Chairman). Richard was appointed High Sheriff of East Sussex for 2023-24 and is now Chair of Trustees for the Chichester Diocesan Association for Family Support Work, who support families with vulnerable children across West and East Sussex.
Tony Horsfall: An experienced retreat leader, both at Penhurst and elsewhere, Tony served with Overseas Missionary Fellowship in East Malaysia, and then as a local church pastor in Yorkshire. For many years he led the EQUIP training programme at Bawtry Hall (Doncaster), before launching his own ministry called Charis Training. He is also the author of several books.
Amy Boucher Pye: An award-winning author, writer and speaker who writes devotional thoughts for Our Daily Bread, New Daylight and Inspiring Women Every Day and runs the Woman Alive book club, connecting readers with great books. A sought-after retreat leader and speaker, she leads retreats, speaks to church groups and enjoys radio interviews.