Located on a 100 acre estate in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Scargill community has provided a place to explore contemporary spirituality, celebrate human diversity and act responsibly with regard to creation and the environment. It has just announced the decision to sell the site and to create a grant giving Foundation run by a ‘virtual’ community of members.

For nearly 50 years Scargill as a Christian community, has offered a special kind of hospitality at its Retreat Centre, running courses and hosting diverse groups from a multitude of backgrounds. In recent years Scargill has been a meeting point for different perspectives and dialogue as communities and individuals grapple with the issues of the day. It has for example, been behind the award winning “MythBusters” programme that has brought together groups of children from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Now Scargill has taken the radical step to set up a Foundation with the proceeds of the sale of the Centre. Through this it will be enabled to support those who, in numerous and diverse ways, continue to live out its vision.

Chair of trustees, David Baker says “50 years ago in a notionally Christian society, those values were best expressed by coming away from the hustle and bustle and reflecting on the world. In the 21st century post modern world, those values can best be expressed by engaging with projects within our urban and rural communities. The new Foundation is an opportunity to do precisely that and I am very excited at the path we have decided to take.”

CONTACT DAVID BAKER
07900412294