Rejoice! The Charity Commission has recognised The Gaudete Trust as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation(CIO)! The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has already recognised us as a Public Juridic Person, with the authority for example, to appoint foundation governors to the 18 schools entrusted to us by five Religious Orders. The Gaudete Trust now holds the educational trusteeship of over 20% of state funded Religious Order schools in England, together with two independent primary schools. There will be a spiritual Commissioning for Religious, Gaudete Trustees, Headteachers and Chairs of Governors in July and a larger launch event for schools on 19 October.
O God, we thank you for the life of Edmund Rice.
He opened his heart to Christ present in those oppressed by poverty and injustice.
May we follow his example of faith and generosity.
Grant us the courage and compassion of Edmund as we seek to live lives of love and service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.