Woodbrooke consults over cuts
Little demand for conferences and bed and breakfast, but online learning reaching more than ever before.
The Quaker study centre Woodbrooke has said it is exploring ways of reducing costs as it grapples with the ‘huge economic impact’ of the Covid-19 pandemic since March. In a statement released on 5 October it says that they are ‘working with staff’ and there will be ‘further updates once this period of consultation has concluded’.
The statement from Ingrid Greenhow, clerk to trustees, and Sandra Berry, director, says: ‘Although the core work of the charity has evolved, and Woodbrooke learning is now reaching more people than ever before through our online programme, the activities such as conferences and bed and breakfast have been suspended for much of the year. There is little sign of demand for these in the next six months, compounded by new Covid precautions and a reduction in government financial support.’
It adds that the newly expanded online learning is ‘bringing in income, both directly and through donations… But these are challenging times’. The statement ends: ‘We very much appreciate all the support and upholding during this difficult time.’
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