Principles for Use

Guidelines and Principles for Use of the Quiet Space

The Charitable Object as stated in the Trust Deed is:

“To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public by the provision of facilities for prayer and reflection in Dorchester and the surrounding area.”

• The Quiet Space welcomes anyone to come in for a time of personal quiet, prayer and reflection.
• The sponsoring churches are encouraged to use the space creatively for a wide range of activities. Groups affiliated to, or approved by a sponsoring church are welcome to use the space.

• Its use by people of other faiths and spirituality are to be welcomed as an expression of Christian hospitality and as a means of promoting deeper understanding and respect between one another. 

• Community groups are welcome to use the space, provided their underlying principles do not undermine Christian values. Community well-being and relationship building are precious and all groups which exist to foster these are to be valued and affirmed.
• The Quiet Space could be an appropriate place for the marking of local, national and international events and disasters, with suitable material to assist reflection and prayer.
• The advice of the Trustees will be sought in instances of uncertainty.

Agreed May 2026