S T G E OR G E ’S H OU S E
Annual Review
2008-2009
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contents
1 Foreword
2 The Warden’s Report
4 The Annual Lecture 2009
The Mechanics Of Reconciliation Today
11 Financial Statements
16 Council Membership
17 Corporate Associates
Foreword
by The Right Reverend David Conner
Dean of Windsor
The last year has seen
significant organisational
changes at St George’s House. It
has been a busy and demanding
time for the Warden and his
team. At the same time, the programme of
consultations has remained rich and varied; the
central business of the House has continued.
What is clear from the Warden’s Report is that there is renewed confidence in the
importance of the work of the House. A great deal of planning for the future is
going on. I sense commitment and excitement in the air.
I know that that excitement is shared by the members of the Council and the Board.
For their interest in St George’s House, and for the considerable time that they
devote to its affairs, we are truly grateful. Their support and encouragement are
deeply valued.
Over the last months, Bishop Christopher Herbert, the Duke of Abercorn, the Duke
of Westminster, Lord Puttnam and Mr Mervyn King have come to the end of their
time on the Council. Their willingness to be associated with the House has been a
source of great pride to us, and we thank them for all that they have done.
We were all shocked and saddened last February by the sudden death of
Surgeon Vice-Admiral Ian Jenkins, Governor of the Castle and member of the
Council. In his short time at the Castle, he showed that he was really enthusiastic
about St George’s House, and became a good friend to all who work in it. He is
much missed.
His successor as Governor of the Castle is Air Marshal Ian MacFadyen. It has been
a huge pleasure to welcome him onto the Council, as it has been to welcome The
Reverend Dr James Woodward who was installed as a Canon of Windsor last
St George’s Day. Already, they have shown us that they are committed to the
House and to what it stands for.
Finally, a word of thanks must go to the Warden and all the staff of St George’s
House. Their determination to see the House flourish is seen clearly through their
giving of their very best at all times.
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The Warden’s Report
C O N S U LTAT I O N
Wednesday 25th February
to Thursday 26th February 2009
GM Technology:
Signifi cance for UK Food
and Farming
During 2008-2009 St George’s House hosted
a stimulating range of Consultations in
keeping with our ethos of effecting change
for the better in our society by nurturing
Wisdom through dialogue.
Clearly, the past twelve months have House. The year under review also
been a difficult time for businesses saw the appointment of a new part-
and charities alike, and St George’s time Programme Director and we are
House is no exception. Challenging happy to report that planning carried
financial circumstances forced us to out during 2008-2009 will yield fruit
carry out restructuring at every level. during 2009-2010. We look forward
That process is now complete and we to the inaugural Elson Ethics Lecture,
have come out the other side feeling generously supported by Ambassador
stronger, leaner perhaps but also fitter. Edward Elson and to Consultations on
The appointment of a new part-time the Environment, Ethical Finance, Faith
Director of Finance and Operations Schools, Food and Farming, Informal
enables us to look to the future with Learning, Childhood, Criminal Justice,
a degree of confidence. We are in Volunteering, the role of the Arts,
good health and more eager than ever Ageing, Human Sexuality and Energy
to continue the business of nurturing among others.
Wisdom. We are also exploring the potential
Despite the need to restructure, for a series of Consultations on The
the House carried on holding Mechanics of Reconciliation which
Consultations of the highest quality; takes its title from this year’s Annual
the Clergy Consultations continue to Lecture, given in St George’s Chapel
attract participants across the Christian by Lord Eames, former Archbishop of
denominations and from around the Armagh. A transcript of this lecture
English speaking world. In October features elsewhere in the Annual
the Core Clergy Consultation proved Review and is available on our website.
enormously successful and then in A further series under consideration
July we ran the first of our Themed has the working title Britain in the
Clergy Consultations. Discussing the World. Fellows Patsy Knight and Sir
Art of Preaching, this Consultation was David Brown are working with Dr
popular, informative, and stretching. Katharine Scarfe Beckett to explore a
There have also been a number of number of issues pertinent to Britain’s
short Clergy Consultations run under 21st century role in the world.
the directorship of Canon John White.
I am pleased to report that our
Our internal consultations are of Farming Consultations continue
course central to the work of the apace. The theme in February was GM
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Technology: Significance for UK Food The programme this year also
and Farming. The Consultation was included a further collaboration with
generously sponsored by DEFRA, Tate Cumberland Lodge under the title,
& Lyle PC, The Crown Estate and the ‘Science Education and the Needs
Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust. No of Society.’ The Building and Social
sooner was this Consultation finished Housing Foundation also returned this
than planning began for a further year with a Consultation entitled, ‘The
event to look at Food Policy and Future of Housing.’
Devolution, scheduled for November
I have been especially pleased this
2009. We remain extremely grateful to
year with the evolution of the role of
Richard Carden, Fellow of St George’s
our St George’s House Fellows, all
House for his time and commitment to
of whom are listed elsewhere in this
this series.
report. They have individually and
2008-09 was a steady year for external collectively added intellectual ballast to
consultations. Windsor Leadership the programme, providing the House
Trust continued their series of long with stimulating Consultation ideas as
and short programmes aimed at well as introductions to key people in
people in positions of leadership a variety of sectors. I am grateful to
while the Thames Valley Chamber them.
of Commerce Group brought to the
As ever, a primary aim of the House is
House two Consultations: ‘Energy and
to expand both the programme and
the Economy’ and ‘Perspectives on the
the audience base. With this in mind
Changing Global Order.’ TVCC also
and to assist us tell our story, explain
brought a number of their Business
the vision and purpose of the House,
Forums and dinners to the House.
we have created a new set of materials.
We were delighted to welcome back We very much hope that having
the Institute for Global Ethics who these new materials in tandem with a
continued their association with the developing website will enable us to
House through two Consultations strengthen the way in which we do our
focused firmly on the media and young work. I am indebted to David Clare and
people. These were, ‘Make Hoodies Helen Leeson for their endeavours in
History: Media Stereotyping of Young this area.
People’ and ‘Every Headline Matters.’
Finally, my thanks to all those
Education was a recurring theme people, staff and friends alike whose
during the year with internal commitment to the work of St
Consultations on John Milton and George’s House enables us to pursue
Charles Darwin that brought students the founding vision of addressing
from far and wide to the House. The serious issues seriously. It is with
first, led by Dr Paul Davis, looked at their assistance that the House can
teaching and learning Milton through truly develop as a place for nurturing
close examination of extracts from Wisdom.
Paradise Lost. ‘Darwin’s Dangerous
The Reverend Canon Dr Hueston Finlay
Idea’ saw Professors Sam Berry and
Warden
Michael Reiss explore issues to do
with Darwin’s enduring impact on
contemporary thought while poet
Ruth Padel, Darwin’s great-great-
granddaughter reflected on Darwin’s
life through poetry.
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THE MECHANICS OF RECONCILIATION TODAY
The Right Reverend Lord Eames OM
In the presence of His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, Their
Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Her Royal Highness
Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy.
is usually only a beginning to any lasting
appreciation of what has been achieved
and each stage in the process can
produce a fresh evaluation of what we
set out to accomplish.
In the Introduction to his book
Reconciling One and All (2008), Bishop
Brian Castle claims:
“The human soul cries out for
reconciliation. This God-given cry starts
within and reverberates around all of
creation.”
Photographer: Eva Zielinska-Millar
For Christians there has always been
a recurring call to seek reconciliation
In the course of his lecture in this series of our contribution to the fracturing
in broken relationships within and
in 1980, His Royal Highness, the Prince of the natural world have forced
without Churches as well as in fractured
Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, referred to into the global vocabulary the term
personal and community connections.
St. George’s House, Windsor, as a place ‘reconciliation’. Indeed it will be my
In a sense the Christian has no option
thesis that short of understanding the
“Where men and women when it comes to priorities in social
mechanics of reconciliation we have yet
from widely different backgrounds involvement. Deep in the heart of
to define that process itself. So often
of conviction and experience can faith lies the urgent necessity for
the process we call ‘reconciliation’ has
attempt to diagnose the failings of the follower of Christ to be an agent
become a form of retreat when other
our society under the pressures of for reconciliation. More and more
efforts of human progress fail - a sort
contemporary conditions and to grope pastoral experience in Ministry
of comfort zone when other means of
for cures.” has centred on the demands and
solving problems fall short. ‘What is
mechanics of reconciliation in the face
It is within that context that I offer needed is reconciliation,’ is the cry to be
of a widespread fractured society and
reflections in this year’s lecture on followed by a hesitant recognition that
divided world. There has been growing
an issue which brings together those ‘reconciliation is for others to achieve’.
evidence that individual Christians as
diverse elements of global experience
Pastoral theology, international well as Churches are becoming actively
- community progress and human
diplomacy and social science today involved in fostering reconciliation
understanding.
are engaging in a new appreciation of at the behest of national and public
It seems our generation is experiencing what it means to seek the reconciled life. It is interesting to note that this
a constant evaluation of the concept relationship. The activity we call evidence coexists with a period in which
we call ‘reconciliation’. This we are ‘reconciliation’ defies simplicity of reconciliation between the major world
compelled to do in the local and the understanding because so often human religions remains a vision rather than
global. We are reminded of the fracture endeavour to overcome division or a reality. Nevertheless Holy Scripture
of society, the breakdown of human misunderstanding is an end in itself. abounds with themes of reconciliation,
relationships, the tensions between Generalisation is impossible because not least in the Gospel accounts of the
nations and how humankind’s failure each situation demands an individual Incarnation of Christ. It is impossible
to understand the deep significance solution. When agreement is reached it to contemplate the God-head of Good
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Friday and the Cross of Calvary without remains great frustration in ecumenism. I am reminded of the words of the late
sensing yet again the relationship The concept of the speed of the ‘slowest Lord Hailsham during his lecture on
of reconciliation between God and ship’ prevails. At its deepest level of Morality and the Law here in 1984:
wayward humanity. Eucharistic understanding so much
I will not easily forget the evidence-
remains to be achieved before that unity “One of the great
for which Christ prayed is realised. And
gathering we undertook before
all of this prevails as humanity cries evils of the present day is
producing the Windsor Report, much of
out from its darkness and divisions for
it compiled here in St George’s, in which
hope and light, for symbolism of unity
the tendency to sound off
we examined Anglican divisions. The
sincerity of argument and the strength
and love and for a meaning to it all. about specifics without
Divided Christendom has yet to be that
of feeling all contributed to the obvious
vision of reconciliation through which an examination of first
divisions of the Communion. So what
humankind can believe. Nevertheless
was the nature of the reconciliation
ecumenism has come a long way. When
principles.”
that could be offered? Indeed was
we are downcast it is worth looking So, what can we say about the
reconciliation possible? What in fact
backwards to see how far we have mechanics of reconciliation - and what
emerged was a Report which contained
come. That progress, slow as it is, may has experience taught us about those
sign-posts, laying out the possible
not yet have produced full reconciliation first principles which one day may
routes to greater understanding of
each other’s arguments. Anglicanism - it has encouraged us to stand where seem to another generation with other
has moved on since Windsor. Now the others stand and in so doing to begin priorities to be self-evident?
talk is about a Covenant, about parallel the process of understanding God’s
I approach my subject with some 40
jurisdictions. Inclusiveness is compared purpose for this world.
years of Christian Ministry in Northern
to diversity with sections of that world In my work within the Anglican Ireland during which society has
family finding strength in alliances of Communion I have been left with little struggled to understand the lessons,
fellow-travellers who maintain their doubt as to the centrality of the need for causes and consequences of division,
differences of approach to Tradition reconciliation not just between fractured violence and separation. In that
and interpretation of Scripture through Christendom but between members period sectarianism as well as historic
new ideas of authority or ‘bonds of of the same world family of believers. attitudes have produced much human
affection’ - but with little evidence of What is known as ‘The Windsor Report’ suffering, violent death and a legacy
the cohesiveness of those early years - as I have said a recognition that we did of victimhood which despite dramatic
of the Communion. So was Windsor an much of our work within these walls of political progress remains today raw
attempt not at total reconciliation of the St George’s - sought to produce a road and unhealed. The legacy of victimhood
irreconcilable but an encouragement to map for greater understanding of the continues to surface in ways which
understand more of others’ approaches divisions within Anglicanism. Much of dictates attitudes and renews division.
and deeply held faith convictions? Does that division centred on and stemmed The power of memory remains the
that represent something of importance from questions of sexuality, but my most subtle yet easily recognisable
about reconciliation? Has it more to experience at that time and since has ingredient to the continuation of
do with understanding others than it left me with little doubt that behind ancient divisions - thankfully no
has to do with producing some sort of
the headlines of the main agenda there longer exemplified by widespread
stereotype? Is that the core purpose of
were significant questions to be asked to community violence or sophisticated
a process called ‘reconciliation’?
do with authority, power and influence. terrorism - but through words, evidence
Step beyond matters solely Anglican for Certainly there were sharp divisions in Inquiries or the Courts and in the
a moment. In my lifetime the ecumenical over the question of a practising gay maintenance of sectarian attitudes in
movement has become a reality of bishop, division that represented a new generation. It remains in the
substance for Christendom. The great contrasting interpretations of Scripture concept of what constitutes a victim -
historic divisions between East and and the understanding of Tradition - but and it remains in the arguments which
West demand a new appreciation whatever lies ahead for Anglicanism have to do with how society should
nowadays. Contacts between the faiths I am convinced that reconciliation or should not recognise the suffering
are more frequent and more substantial must take account of what I have of the past. Truly, Northern Ireland
than even a few decades ago. The termed those other agendas. What this has witnessed unbelievable political
historic Reformed tradition and Roman illustrates for me is that the process of progress. It remains questionable how
Catholicism have undergone a ‘quiet reconciliation often involves the less far Northern Ireland has experienced
revolution’ in relationships. But there obvious issues. true reconciliation.
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There is a perception abroad that and attitudes which help people of in new ways. Such are the basic and
political progress towards political co- different traditions to understand each somehow obvious ingredients of
operation and dialogue equates with other better. But there is, I suggest, greater understanding as a step towards
community reconciliation. I have heard inherent danger in assuming a stroke of reconciliation. I say ‘somewhat obvious
it maintained that once such political the political pen solves all problems. ingredients’, yet history records much
progress is attained the problems of evidence of a failure to allocate sufficient
division and disharmony disappear. It Nor does community reconciliation effort at such basics of the process.
is my experience and my thesis that depend on universal acceptance
of agreement. I have detected in In my own experience of the sectarian
such is a dangerous and erroneous
some learned papers and academic divisions of Northern Ireland I have
assumption. The end of apartheid in
contributions to this debate the notion been impressed, indeed moved, by
South Africa was a momentous moment
that reconciliation requires surrender of the results which can be achieved by
in history. Social change was dramatic
traditional principles - principles often bringing together people who appeared
even before the Truth and Reconciliation
of a political nature. For that reason too bitterly antagonistic to each other. I
Commission made its contribution. But
often reconciliation principles have been have witnessed the slow breakdown of
did the same brushstroke produce a
interpreted as some sort of weakness. barriers simply because people can put
country at complete peace with itself?
In the post-conflict situation in Chile The growth of the ecumenical a human face on ‘the opposition’. In the
much effort achieved political co- movement in Northern Ireland was 1970’s it was not easy to arrange such
operation of a relatively high quality: accompanied by accusations of ‘sell encounters. But on those occasions
but there is much evidence that more out’ by fundamentalist groups who when it was possible I would not claim
was needed. Legislation outlawing mounted protests on many inter-church I witnessed miracles, but I did see,
inequality and discrimination in the occasions. Basically at the root of such once the initial glances and exchanges
United States following the civil rights attitudes is the uncertainty which all of hostility evaporated, the slow
revolution did not bring a universal too often accompanies the unknown. recognition that each had something
change of community attitudes. In Nor is such a phenomenon confined to in common, that fears were in fact
Northern Ireland the Downing Street religious affairs. Politics is not immune mutual, that social conditions were the
Declaration and later the Good Friday from fear of the unknown. In many past same on both sides of the divide and
Agreement heralded a new dawn for conflict situations a lack of confidence that what was literally ‘eating away’ at
the Province and the political landscape is synonymous with the speed at which family life on one side was exactly the
changed beyond recognition. But I change is attempted. Often the timing same experience on the other. To put
suggest that reconciliation there is still at of such reforms assumes a significance it simply the age-old human dynamic
a tender stage. Ancient battles are still equal to if not more important than of personal interaction face to face
fought in words. Peace walls continue. the substance of what is attempted. holds endless possibilities. Part of
Sectarianism attitudes still blight young Suspicion of motives can too easily the process of addressing traditional
lives. Walls of hearts and minds remain. become a barrier of importance to the difference between communities has
Nothing should ever be taken from achievement of understanding. The been the recognition of equivalence
the historic political achievements we faces and voices of fear often present in circumstances. Working class areas
have seen. But political agreement themselves when change in society of Belfast have suffered most in the
does not mean universal community appears as compromise with individual years of violence. It has been part of the
transformation. principle and the abyss of an uncertain process of community understanding
future. to see that concern on unemployment,
education, recreation opportunities and
The truth is this: we cannot In any discussion of reconciliation
public health provision are common to
clear themes emerge which are not
legislate for reconciliation. always self evident. Undoubtedly
both sides of the ‘divide’.
People cannot embrace the most obvious is the allied process Our global family is acutely aware
of understanding: the build-up of today of the phenomenon designated
reconciliation through trust because we can overcome ‘international terrorism’. We are equally
initial suspicion of another’s position, aware of the interaction of the multi-
law alone. Legislation can put in the removal of false perceptions of faith and multi-cultural society, full of
place the bricks which can ultimately another’s motivation, the understanding danger yet full of possibilities for human
make reconciliation possible either by of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of someone’s progress. The British Government’s
outlawing those actions or attitudes position with which we disagree and strategy for countering international
which mitigate against a reconciled in a real sense the process of allowing terrorism, known as CONTEST, has been
community or by encouraging policies another party to understand our position in place since 2003. It is implemented
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under four strands: Prevent, Pursue, mechanics of nothing more or less than radicalisation and preventing violent
Protect and Prepare. In the context reconciliation. Also I see much evidence extremism among the Muslim
of this discussion it is the first of those of a commitment to reconciliation as communities in this country have
principles which is of significance - a process rather than a definitive fact. tended to be reactive. This very fact can
Prevent: This identifies a need, to quote However there still persists a basic undermine the effectiveness of those
the Home Office Report of 2008: ‘to misunderstanding of the real nature of policies .....”
challenge the violent extremist ideology reconciliation.
The Society also concludes:
and support mainstream voices.’ It
I remember visiting a sixth form in a
is also under this heading that any “The values associated
Roman Catholic school in Armagh. After
discussion of reconciliation touches with dialogue and those associated
my talk came the inevitable question
the nature of a divided society in which with violent extremism are mutually
and answer period. One pupil asked
terrorism could flourish. For community exclusive: the stronger one grows the
a question which illustrated the heart
violence always represents the failure weaker the other becomes.”
of what I feel it means to speak of
to embrace community reconciliation.
reconciliation. If the case for dialogue in relations
As the Dialogue Society among others
have pointed out, there are two main “Archbishop, can you tell me with Islam can be argued in such terms
problems for the Government in fulfilling how I will identify the day I wake up and then I would contend that there are
this objective: how best to support reconciliation has happened in Northern general principles in the mechanics of
mainstream Muslim voices so that Ireland?” reconciliation which if anything make
extremist ideology can be isolated and, an even stronger case. There are of
Of course we smile at such words. We course the lessons of history. Attempts
second, supporting mainstream voices
think of the long often uphill process of at dialogue to prevent extremist action
while opposing extremist interpretations
community reconciliation - for process in advance of such action contrast
can be regarded as eroding its
it is and it often contains much pain and with dialogue which has followed the
effectiveness through an appearance of
suffering. negativity of violent confrontation.
reactiveness. While it can be interpreted
as dangerous to be reactive in the This is particularly significant when we In one case, I would argue, moral
extreme sensitivities of any approach recognise the dangers of failure to build argument strongly tends toward the
to diminishing the threat of violence, bridges of understanding. Radicalisation preventative. Argument continues as
my experience equally warns against involves the frustration of individuals much about the historical value of the
the danger of overreaction. The most or communities at failure to obtain preventative dialogue as it concentrates
useful contribution of such as the social change through such methods as on what I term the ‘what if’: how would
Dialogue Society is to encourage peaceful protest. This inevitably leads to history have been different had there
thinking on alternative means of what the conclusion that for them the social been greater emphasis on dialogue
the government identifies as ‘Prevent’. before the emergence of conflict? Was
Basically that alternative approach not system is the real enemy. Unless it inevitable that only conflict would
only emphasises sensitive dialogue but drive parties to a table of negotiated
also identifies with the teachings of
opportunities to build agreement?
Islam. Such an approach, it is claimed, understanding through I refer again to the experiences of
can weaken, undermine and negate
Northern Ireland. Was it inevitable
violent extremist ideology. such a dialogue are seized, that widespread violence would erupt
There is little doubt in my mind as to the society is only a step away into years of terrorism on the heels
vital need to understand afresh the role of the civil rights campaign in the late
and potential of dialogue in the process from violence - and that sixties? Was there no other way than
of reconciliation. In today’s Britain the the years of such suffering to herald
multi-cultural and complex picture of
violence is interpreted the situation of political agreement
multi-faith communities is a reality. Co- in our generation as to share power as is the case today?
existent with the speed through which How far did nationalism and republican
this situation has emerged is a whole terrorism. dissatisfaction and inter-community
new agenda for social chemistry and sectarianism make the Troubles
The Dialogue Society has made a
how such diversities can interrelate. It inevitable? Did sectarianism in the
powerful argument for addressing
is encouraging to recognise that in many fifties and sixties make the Troubles
radicalisation through dialogue. It
instances there is a new recognition inevitable? With the benefit of hindsight
concludes:
that the mechanics of strengthening what real attempts at dialogue were
good relations in local areas is in fact the “Policies aimed at de- either ignored or not even contemplated
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in those early days? her mediation and in that the former on an extensive public consultation in
practitioner of violence can make Northern Ireland, the Republic and the
In the entire process of dialogue,
assumptions, use common approaches, United Kingdom. However we were
so essential to defining tensions
that those from outside cannot emulate. conscious of the reluctance, even the
and thereby increasing contact
However there are also difficulties in opposition to some of those proposals
and understanding, the inevitable
O’Malley’s assumption - and they exist from individuals and groups who had
dilemma comes to the fore. Is it
around motivation and the desires of not yet journeyed through the same
morally justified for the peacemaker
wider society.
to talk to terrorists? This dilemma pilgrimage as members of the Group.
is of varying degrees of intensity Some of the confusion involved in It was concluded by some that the
for different activists. For the any discussion of reconciliation arises effort was too soon after the guns and
government there is the question from a failure to distinguish between bombs fell silent. Perhaps the mistake
of credibility and timing. For the reconciliation of individuals involved was to assume society had made the
politician there is the issue of critical in a breakdown of relationships same journey. Perhaps the truth is
attitudes within a constituency. For and reconciliation between groups, that social reconciliation has a singular
the Churchman there is the dilemma communities and even nations. definition as opposed to the process of
of “being used” or inadvertently The U.S. Agency for International
reconciliation as usually understood.
granting credibility to terrorism. I Development has pointed out that
have personally had to address such use of the adjective ‘social’ is the most Experience indicates
questions - and they are not easy to helpful way of making this distinction:
answer. But given that a Churchman social reconciliation emphasises the that social reconciliation
must be bound by the imperatives collective and not the individual.
of a Gospel which demands every
begins with adversaries
I feel this distinction is important for
avenue must be open to end violence
several reasons not least because
acceptance of each other’s
and to present the moral imperative
of peace, there is no alternative, some attempts at social reconciliation right to coexist. Social
I believe, for the Christian. The face real barriers to success because
risks are immense. Confidentiality of opposition by sizeable groups of reconciliation does not
individuals. Attempts at reconciliation
and trust are both fragile elements
between communities can fail because
presuppose tolerance or
in this world. Misunderstanding
of motive, charges of interference the timing is wrong: the timing of such acceptance of each other. It
and naivety to say nothing of attempts can be too soon after conflict
deliberate misinterpretation abound. has ended, simply because individuals attempts to promote it. In
My experience of such situations in that community have yet to reach the
reality of greater understanding and
some cases it may mark the
stretches back to those dark days
of Northern Ireland’s ‘Troubles’. hence a desire to be reconciled. beginnings of mutual trust.
My memories of those contacts and
Soon after the genocide in Rwanda Theories on conflict resolution
conversations remain vivid. But I
efforts were made to establish seminars emphasise that uncovering the past is
have no regrets.
to talk about ‘reconciliation’. Catholic essential to social reconciliation. Mutual
Professor Padraig O’Malley of Boston Relief Services witnessed the failure of acceptance between communities
University with whom I have had the those efforts. Rwandans were not ready remains elusive when clouds cover
privilege of working in the past, has to reconcile - they found mere mention details of past atrocities. Such a journey
recently enunciated the view that of the word ‘reconciliation’ so soon after of disclosure will heighten tensions
real and lasting results in dialogue the genocide to be insensitive, even in the short-term but most experts
come from contacts between those deeply offensive. The Consultative in conflict resolution maintain it is an
who themselves are or have been Group on the Past worked with intensity essential step towards community
engaged in violence. He argues that to examine the legacy of the Troubles healing. Truth commissions are the
only such persons really understand in Northern Ireland. Its members came most obvious current recognition of this
the mechanics of dialogue in such from a wide cross-section of society. theory. Argentina was followed by El
circumstances. Clearly such an Their intensive journey together Salvador and Haiti. The South African
argument raises its own issues and could be described as a pilgrimage Truth and Reconciliation Commission
I can understand where O’Malley towards greater understanding of each has been the most elaborate attempt to
is coming from. The identity of the other. Some 30 recommendations expose human rights violations during
mediator is just as vital as his or were contained in its Report based the apartheid regime with its stated
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purpose of restitution not revenge. In to simple requests for information. In that epic film The Killing Fields, the
Northern Ireland it has been proposed They also include the uncertainties sheer magnitude of human suffering in
that a Legacy Commission should which accompany ‘not knowing who Cambodia is laid bare. The relationship
facilitate opportunities for disclosure of was involved because they could be between those memories which haunt
past involvement in the violence. But someone I meet every day.’ All such in the present is vividly portrayed. There
there is a voluntary element in that case aspects of victimhood are dimensions is a line which for many of us says it all:
and all depends on a willingness to co- of truth - they may vary in intensity but
operate. Nevertheless, I am convinced they are as valid approaches to truth as “that haunting memory is
that the suggestion remains a key a part of reconciliation as anything else. not just the past, it is the
proposal to social reconciliation which Perhaps the Zulu saying, ‘All truth is
has yet to find that, ‘its time has come.’ bitter,’ embraces the reluctance of many present and as far as we
Northern Ireland politicians to engage
The eternal question ‘what is truth?’
with the past while acknowledging in
can see the future.”
can never be far from the process of
private that there are issues about the Every effort at community reconciliation
private or social reconciliation. Beyond
past that one day they will have to face. demands that we face up to the
the physical and mental scars of conflict
lies the damage done to emotions, significance of memory. But also that
Foremost among agencies in Northern
human dignity and respect - and the we recognise the power of memory
Ireland addressing the legacy of the past
nature of truth. In the aftermath of enhanced by those who are the victims
must be the independent group Healing
conflict perceptions, falsehood and of the past. The memory of hurt, death,
Through Remembering. They have
re-interpretation of historical fact litter injury, perceived injustice, of loved ones
maintained enviable integrity in their
the path to reconciliation. Who did and friends who lost their lives - all such
independent approach to the lessons
what, why did they do it, what is the memories contribute a highly significant
of the past. They have illustrated the
ingredient to how we view reconciliation
real truth of what happened? Any importance of the holistic approach to
and, perhaps of more significance,
society struggling to build a more just healing but they have also reminded us
how we view the emotive subject of
and peaceful future cannot avoid such all of the importance of the individual
victimhood.
questions. The degree of energy a victim. Post-conflict society is sometimes
society is prepared to devote to the over-whelmed by victims and survivors. George Santayana, the American
process will vary. The degree to which It can feel awkward in their presence. philosopher’s words, “Those who
any society is prepared to hear the truth Yet equally there are immense questions cannot remember the past are
about itself in the past is a sign of its individual victims and victim-groups condemned to repeat it,” contain a truth
maturity. The risks in discovering what must ask of themselves. These are to which human history bears testimony.
may have been done in its name can be questions about what they expect of Lessons ignored or unlearned, failures
immense. society, what do they feel society is repeated because humanity could not
really denying them and how do they grasp an alternative or revenge and
There is also the argument that the
interpret the degrees of sympathy and retribution because people could not
element of compromise which enables
recognition society appears to offer find their interpretation of ‘justice’ are
political as opposed to community
them. For society the concern must testimony to the negativity of memory.
progress to be made can also be a
compromise to the truth. ‘Let sleeping always be: the use and abuse of victims. In my recent experience as Co-Chair
dogs lie’, accept that progress is more Psychologists tell us that memory of the Consultative Group on the Past
important than disclosing the past, and is the most subtle yet significant of in Northern Ireland I saw at first hand
accept that the future is all that really human emotions. What and how we the huge spectrum of what victims call
matters is a strong argument. recall the past has huge influence for. It ranges from demands for justice
over our thinking in the present and through prosecutions in the Courts,
Within the victim arena there are mixed
how we view the future. The myriad demands for recognition of their
feelings on disclosure of the past. The
of memories of our past, whether of victimhood to a simple call to know what
cry for ‘justice’ is their watchword. Yet
happiness and satisfaction or sorrow exactly happened to a loved one. I recall
the variations in definition of ‘justice’
and disillusionment, contributes much the mother who simply asked: “Can you
in that quarter are enormous. They
tell me if she had her dinner before she
range from justice in the courts through to the person we are. In any post-
died?”
prosecutions to recognition of the scars conflict situation the role of collective
on hearts and minds that they still carry; and individual memory determines so In my own work across the years I
from ways of making society recognise much of how effective efforts to achieve have been amazed by the capacity of
that victimhood continues in its ranks reconciliation can be. those who have every human reason
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to revert to or harbour hatred but have in an instant. But such a debate is a The implications of forgiveness are
turned memory from the negative to reality for those who try to move society immense. In practical terms the
the positive. They have not forgotten forward. It cannot be ignored. It has introduction of any call for parties
- no human has the right to ask them to be recognised in the mechanics of or individuals to show forgiveness
to do so - but they have found a level reconciliation. demands much - for some the
of understanding against all the odds, impossible. “I will never forgive them,”
So the key elements of the healing
enabling them to turn hatred into is frequently heard in Northern Ireland
process we call reconciliation are
something approaching forgiveness. where memories are still vivid, and
Even in so doing they attract hostility.
For some this will always represent
truth reconciliation is for other people.
Christianity points the faithful to the
reconciliation as a surrender or
principle, as a sign of weakness. When memory forgiveness preached by Christ. It points
us to the drama of the Crucifixion. It
Gordon Wilson’s daughter was killed
in the Enniskillen Remembrance Day justice reminds us that it is God who forgives
- and that is bound up with our
atrocity he was able to talk amazingly
about holding ‘no resentment’. The forgiveness willingness to forgive others. I have seen
the depth of resentment when victims
young widow of a policeman murdered Truth takes us into the morass of are called upon by outsiders to ‘forgive.’
by terrorists in South Armagh who had discovery, disclosure, admission and They feel demeaned all over again.
every possible reason to resent, who evidence. It concerns human willingness The truth is - we can never forget but
spoke of, “my sorrow and my sorrow
to be accountable, to tell a story and to we can remember in different ways - in
for those who did it.” And on the
clear a conscience. It is a purpose which ways which allow us to have a different
international level Nelson Mandela in
raises a multitude of legal questions relationship with the past and to the
his autobiography, The Long Walk to
and issues. It confronts human rights wrongdoer. That for me is what we are
Freedom, wrote:
legislation. It depends on the willingness called to as Christians. Difficult though
“A man who takes away of individuals or groups to step up to the it is for many to accept, forgiveness is an
another man’s freedom is a prisoner mark and admit responsibility. Above integral part of reconciliation.
of hatred, he is locked behind the bars all, it is about society’s preparedness to
learn the truth about itself. I often recall the words of Chris Rice in
of prejudice and narrow-mindedness.
his book, Reconciling All Things. Writing
I am not truly free if I am taking away
Memory for some will never release of his experiences in the deep south of
someone else’s freedom, just as surely
them from the chains of the past. Toxic the United States he concluded:
as I am not free when my freedom is memories hold people captive now and
for the future. “But the most important lesson
taken from me. The oppressed of those seventeen Mississippi years
Then there is justice. Everyone has their
and the oppressor alike are own interpretation of what justice can
was this: even in a deeply divided world,
robbed of their humanity.” do for them. It ranges from prosecution even in the most deeply
to simply knowing what happened.
In the post-conflict situation in Northern divided relationship, the
Ireland today no one can doubt the But then we have the final links in the
rawness and the festering wounds chain - that final drawing of the line in way things are is not the
of memory. That fact is found most the sand - we call it forgiveness.
way things have to be.”
clearly in what society has designated
Forgiveness is often regarded as a
“the victims”. Who or what is a victim? That remains the ultimate challenge in
specifically religious dimension of
Is there a distinction between an all human relationships - and the art of
reconciling and healing. Forgiveness
‘innocent’ victim and survivor and the possible is what must be the vision
does not mean condoning the past or
others? Are there degrees of victimhood and aim of the reconciler.
even replacing punishment. Forgiveness
depending on who or what they
accepts what has happened in the past What did the ancient Rwandan proverb
represented: a hierarchy of victims?
but seeks a different relationship to the say?
Such a debate represents a sort of
wrongdoers and to the deed.
milestone in the road to reconciliation. It “To go fast, walk alone.
shows how deeply felt are the wounds Without that sort of forgiveness we To go far, walk together”.
which created victimhood. It shows remain locked in our relationships to
how close to the surface lie rawness and the past and we cannot have a different
hurt which can burst on to the surface form of future to look forward to.
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FIN ANC I AL SUMM ARY
ST GEORGE’S HOUSE TRUST (WINDSOR CASTLE)
(A company limited by guarantee without a share capital) Registered Company
No: 3597496 Registered Charity No: 1071186
SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 AUGUST 2009
The Board presents the report and financial statements
of St George’s House Trust (Windsor Castle) for the
year ended 31 August 2009.
The statements appear in the The day to day operations of the House
format required by the Statement of are controlled by the Warden and staff
Recommended Practice for Accounting consisting of the Programme Director,
and Reporting by Charities (revised the Financial Controller and the
March 2005) and the report also Domestic Bursar.
represents the Directors’ report as
St George’s House Trust (Windsor
required by the Companies Act 2006.
Castle) is not materially dependent
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND upon the support of any individual,
MANAGEMENT corporation or class of donors. The
House forms part of the College of St
St George’s House Trust (Windsor
George
Castle) is a charitable company,
company number 3597496, and The Dean and Canons are Trustees
registered charity number 1071186. ex officio. The Board appoints the
remaining Trustees from members of the
The House is governed by the
Council of St George’s House.
Memorandum and Articles of
Association, established under the Since Trustees are appointed from
Companies Act 1985. The company Council Members, they have already
is limited by guarantee without a gained prior experience of the
share capital. The structure of the workings of St George’s House and
management of the company has its relationship within the College of
recently been reviewed. St George. Newly appointed Trustees
The Board consists of The Dean of undergo an orientation session to brief
Windsor, the four Canons of Windsor them on their legal obligations under
and four other Trustees who are charity and company law, the content
members of the Council of St George’s of the Memorandum and Articles of
House which meets as required to Association, the Regulations of St
consider and advise the House on George’s House, the business plan and
its programme of work. The Board recent performance of the company.
of Trustees appoints the Finance and
The Board is required to meet twice
General Purposes Committee. The
yearly although it is the custom to meet
number of members of the company is
more frequently.
unlimited but every member has to be
approved by the Trustees. The Board is responsible for strategic
S t G eo r g e ’ s H o u s e An n ua l Re v ie w 2 0 0 8 -2 0 0 9 11
F IN ANC I AL SUMM ARY
planning to meet the House’s objectives Alongside Consultations of a social and to £214,176. Consultancy costs of
and develop strategy in relation to political kind, the Clergy Consultations £32,800 were incurred in respect of the
finance, administration and marketing. continue to serve the wider Church new Programme Director and direct
The Finance and General Purposes both in this country and abroad course consultation costs fell from
Committee advises upon investments £90,136 to £25,521. All other costs
The financial crisis has had a serious
policy, monitors risk management and were reasonably comparable with the
effect on the workings of the House. In
prepares business plans and annual previous year, see note 3.
the face of a reduced level of business,
budgets. The Programme Bursary
it was essential that the House sought Endowment funds fell to £4,171,317
Committee allocates bursary funds in
to increase its operational efficiency. following a loss in investments of
line with the principles approved by the
To that end, a full-scale catering review £331,561. See note 12(c).
Board.
was undertaken. This resulted in a move
The Trustees are satisfied that the away from Sodexo to Connect Catering. Restricted fund balances are £271,315
accounts comply with current statutory The current operation employs far fewer at the year end, see note 12(b).
requirements and the Charity’s staff on a full-time basis and draws on Unrestricted funds recorded a surplus,
governing documents. casual staff when there are guests in the after the revaluation of investment
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES In the course of the year a new properties, of £42,189 during the year
Programme Director, Mr Gary and closed at £447,757. The Trustees
The objectives for which the House
McKeone, was appointed on a remain confident that the financial
is established are twofold: to be a
consultancy basis. resources are sufficient to maintain a
residential study centre for clergy of
varied programme of consultations.
all denominations; to be a place where The House Fellowship has been
people of influence and responsibility in expanded in number this year. The Details of the funds available to St
every area of society can come together Fellows offer the House distinguished George’s House Trust (Windsor Castle)
to explore, develop and communicate intellectual input across a range of and how they have been applied
their ideas for the benefit of society. subjects. Through their good offices the are reported on the Balance Sheet.
Participants are drawn from diverse quality of our Consultation programme Movements on such funds are reported
sectors of society. A bursary fund exists in the Statement of Financial Activities
to support those who might otherwise The House continues to focus on its
(profit and loss account).
be unable to attend. charitable objectives with due regard to
the Public Benefit Guidance issued by FUTURE ACTIVITIES
These objectives are met by means the Charities Commission. The House
of the provision of appropriate For the coming year the House faces a
has a generous bursary fund which
consultations. Such consultations are number of key objectives:
is used to ensure that its programme
designed after taking advice from a of Consultations attract the most • To continue to provide Consultations
range of knowledgeable parties. appropriate participants, who may of a serious and relevant nature
The aim of the consultations is to otherwise be unable to afford to attend.
• To plan for the development of
draw together people who might not FINANCIAL REVIEW the Clergy Consultations with the
otherwise have the opportunity to
specific purpose of having a new
debate key issues with each other. Total net expended resources in
or revised programme available for
The consultation format encourages the year were a surplus of £47,760
2012
active participation by all present (2008 deficit £57,938). Net losses on
and allows them in an atmosphere of investments totalled £302,610 (2008 net • To establish sound procedures for its
understanding and trust to challenge losses: £612,218) resulting in total funds new administrative arrangements
conventional thinking and to develop of £4,890,389 an overall fall of £269,850
new insights. (2008 fall £670,156). • To fundraise for one or more series of
Consultations
ACHIEVEMENTS AND Total incoming resources were
PERFORMANCE £793,886, with course fee income • To review the Associate programme
increasing by £16,646. • To work with the greater College on
The work of the House in the past year
Total resources expended were the part the House plays within the
has met the main objectives. A wide
range of Consultations was held on £746,126. Wages and salaries costs fundraising activity of the greater
subjects of national and international fell by 33% to £174,016 and Food College.
relevance. and Housekeeping costs fell by 32%
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RISKS AND RESERVES remedy any identified shortcomings; AUDITORS
documentation recording the
The Trustees are required to consider Tenon Audit Limited are deemed
outcome of these visits is available.
on a regular basis the risks facing the reappointed under section 487(2) of the
These organisations can also provide
Charity and the systems and actions Companies Act 2006.
advice on specific problems on
required to mitigate these risks; as well
request. Signed on behalf of the Board of
as the question of appropriate reserves.
Trustees
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
The Trustees consider that it is the
TRUSTEES DJ Conner
duty of the Trust to ensure that all the
fabric, fittings and equipment installed Company law requires the Trustees The Right Reverend DJ Conner
in the refurbishment of 2001 must be to prepare accounts for each financial Trustee
properly maintained and that sufficient year which give a true and fair view
Approved by the Board: 6 November 2009
reserves are put aside each year so as of the state of affairs of the Charitable
to allow a planned replacement of items Company and of the incoming and
of expenditure that are not normally outgoing resources of the Charitable
expected to be incurred annually. Company for that year. In preparing
During the past year the Board those accounts, the Trustees are
approved a comprehensive Risk required to:
Assessment prepared by management • select suitable accounting policies
and covering Governance/ and then apply them consistently.
Management: Operational Risks: and
Financial Risks. This will be reviewed on • make judgements and estimates that
an annual basis. are reasonable and prudent.
The Trustees have noted that the • prepare the accounts on the
principal risks facing the House relate to going concern basis unless it is
finance, security and compliance with inappropriate to presume that the
relevant legislation in force. company will continue in business.
• on finance, the current level of The Trustees are responsible for
general reserves as shown in the keeping proper accounting records
accounts is considered satisfactory. which disclose with reasonable accuracy
The House is insured for business at any time the financial position of
continuity. An operational surplus the company and to enable them to
was achieved in the year but there ensure that the accounts comply with
still remains the need to pursue the Companies Act 1985. They are also
non-consultation income, including responsible for safeguarding the assets
general sponsorship and donations; of the charitable Company and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the
• on security, the fabric of the House
is insured against the usual risks prevention and detection of fraud and
(except terrorism), and the House and other irregularities.
its users benefit from the protection In so far as the Trustees are aware:
which the Metropolitan Police provide
to the whole of Windsor Castle. The • here is no relevant audit information
House also has appropriate insurance of which the Charitable Company’s
in respect of Third Party Liability; auditors are unaware.
• on compliance with legislation, the • the Trustees have taken all steps that
House is periodically inspected by they ought to have taken to make
Connect and Mentor to monitor themselves aware of any relevant
compliance with relevant Health audit information and to establish
and Safety, Food Safety, Disability, that the auditors are aware of that
Employment legislation and to information.
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FI NA NCIA L S UM M A RY
ST GEORGE’S HOUSE TRUST (WINDSOR CASTLE)
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2009
2009 2008
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Endowment Total Total
General Designated funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £ £ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary income
- Associates’ subscriptions 22,612 - - - 22,612 22,925
- Corporate subscriptions - - - - - 1,000
- Donations and gifts 7,574 - 35,000 24 42,598 639,478
- Donated facilities - - - - - -
Activities for generating funds
- Investment income - - 179,234 - 179,234 185,561
- Rental income 18,680 - - - 18,680 20,345
Incoming resources from charitable activities
- Income from course fees (turnover) 464,079 - - - 464,079 447,433
- Other incoming resources 66,683 - - - 66,683 77,544
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 579,628 - 214,234 24 793,886 1,394,286
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of generating funds 10,214 - - - 10,214 4,762
Charitable Activities
Course related expenditure 396,362 - 84,273 - 480,635 714,349
House related expenditure 121,602 - 3,183 53,948 178,733 196,265
Donations given 474 - - - 474 485,053
Governance costs 76,070 - - - 76,070 51,795
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 604,722 - 87,456 53,948 746,126 1,452,224
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (25,094) - 126,778 (53,924) 47,760 (57,938)
Transfers between funds 18,283 - (32,708) 14,425 - -
Net (expended)/incoming
resources for the year (6,811) - 94,070 (39,499) 47,760 (57,938)
Gains/(Losses) on investment assets
Realised - - - - - -
Unrealised 49,000 - (20,049) (331,561) (302,610) (612,218)
49,000 - (20,049) (331,561) (302,610) (612,218)
Net movement in funds 42,189 - 74,021 (371,060) (254,850) (670,156)
Fund balances brought forward
at 1 September 2008 344,399 61,169 197,294 4,542,377 5,145,239 5,815,395
Fund balances carried forward
at 31 August 2009 386,588 61,169 271,315 4,171,317 4,890,389 5,145,239
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities.
All gains and losses recognised in the year are included above.
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SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET
31 AUGUST 2009
2009 2008
£ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 1,548,198 1,878,644
Investments 3,174,591 3,206,201
4,722,789 5,084,845
Current assets
Debtors 89,571 94,475
Cash at bank and in hand 201,846 136,458
291,417 230,933
Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year (123,817) (170,539)
Net current assets 167,600 60,394
Net assets 4,890,389 5,145,239
Capital and Reserves Funds
Endowment funds 4,171,317 4,542,377
Restricted funds 271,315 197,294
Unrestricted funds - designated 61,169 61,169
- general 386,588 344,399
4,890,389 5,145,239
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 6 November 2009
and signed on its behalf by
DJ Conner
The Right Reverend DJ Conner
TRUSTEE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S STATEMENT TO THE MEMBERS
We have examined the summarised financial statements set out on pages 11 to 15.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND AUDITOR
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the summarised financial statement in accordance with applicable United Kingdom law. Our responsibility is to
report to you our opinion on the consistency of the summary financial statement with the full annual financial statements and the Trustees’ Report, and its
compliance with the relevant requirements of section 427 of the Companies Act 2006 and the regulations made thereunder.
We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/3 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our report on the company’s full annual financial
statements describes the basis of our opinion on those financial statements and on the Trustees’ Report.
OPINION
In our opinion the summary financial statement is consistent with the full annual financial statements and the Trustees’ Report of St George’s House Trust
(Windsor Castle) for the year ended 31 August 2009 and complies with the applicable requirements of section 427 of the Companies Act 2006, and the
regulations made thereunder.
TENON AUDIT LIMITED Statutory Auditor Amberley Place 107-111 Peascod Street, Windsor, Berkshire - 11 November 2009
TRUSTEES’ STATEMENT
The auditor has issued an unqualified report on the full annual financial statements and on the consistency of the directors’ report with those financial statements.
Their report on the full annual financial statements contained no statement under sections 498(2)(a), 498(2)(b) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
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C OU NC IL OF ST GEORG E’S HOUSE, WI NDSOR C ASTLE
August 2009
REPRESENTATIVE KNIGHTS OF THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE
The Lord Carrington, KG, GCMG, CH, MC
The Rt. Hon. Lord Butler of Brockwell, KG, GCB, CVO
THE DEAN AND CANONS OF WINDSOR
The Right Reverend David Conner, The Dean of Windsor *
The Reverend Canon John White, LVO *
The Reverend Canon John Ovenden, LVO *
The Reverend Canon Dr Hueston Finlay *
The Reverend Canon Dr James Woodward *
COUNCIL
Sir David Brown
The Right Reverend the Lord Eames, OM
The Baroness Falkner of Margravine
Major General Sir Michael Hobbs, KCVO, CBE
The Baroness Hooper, CMG *
Mr Martyn Lewis, CBE
The Right Reverend Thomas McMahon
Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain, MBE
Sir Richard Sykes, FRS
Dame Janet Trotter, DBE *
Mr Robert Woods, CBE *
HONORARY FELLOW & LIFE MEMBER
Sir Claude Hankes, KCVO
IN ATTENDANCE
Mr Roderick Watson, DL +
Major Kenneth Adams, CVO, CBE
Ms Krysia Hudek
Mr Gary McKeone +
* Members of the Board of St George’s House
+ In attendance at the Board of St George’s House
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, KCMG +
(Chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee)
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S P ON S ORS & CORPORATE ASSOCI ATES
The House acknowledges the assistance which it receives from its many
supporters and sponsors. In addition to the support of individual associates, the House is grateful for that
given by trusts and corporate bodies. Those making annual donations to support the general work of the House include:
AWE The Institute of Physics
Brunel University Kirby Laing Foundation
DEFRA Lord Leverhulme’s Charitable Trust
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Charitable Trust Sir Mark Moody-Stuart
The Crown Estate The Mercers Company
The Frank Parkinson Agricultural Trust Mulberry Trust
The Foundation of The College of St George O’Hea Charitable Trust
Association with Cumberland Lodge R & H Woods Charitable Trust
DEFRA Tate and Lyle plc
The Elizabeth and Edward Guinness Charitable Trust The Wellcome Trust
The Westminster Foundation
The funds for the Annual Lecture were provided by the trustees of the Sir Val Duncan and Sir Mark Turner Memorial Trust
which was established by Rio Tinto plc in memory of Sir Val Duncan and Sir Mark Turner.
HOUSE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Warden: The Reverend Canon Dr Hueston Finlay
Programme Director: Mr Gary McKeone
Director of Finance and Operations: Mr Geoffrey Cameron
Director of Clergy Courses: The Reverend Canon John White, LVO
Warden’s Administrator: Mrs Sue Pendry
Programme Administrators: Ms Catherine Pryer, Mrs Patricia Birdseye
Bookkeeper: Ms Fiona McNeile
Catering Manager: Mr Neil McCarthy
Honorary Administrator: Colin Oakley
COMPANIONS & FELLOWS OF ST GEORGE’S HOUSE
Companions: Mrs Drue Heinz, DBE
Mr Eric Hotung, CBE
Honorary Fellows: Major Kenneth Adams, CVO, CBE
Dr Carolin Engelhorn
Sir Claude Hankes, KCVO
Fellows: Sir David Brown
Mr Richard Carden, CB
Mr David Coates
Professor William Forster, OBE
Ms Krysia Hudek
The Reverend Canon Peter Johnson
Mrs Patsy Knight
Professor Michael Reiss
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