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Auckland New Zealand Monthly Meeting - Resident Friends
by Wendrie Heywood Nov. 5, 2024

Nov. 5, 2024

Hello Friends, I've received a message from John Flack ejohnflack(a)gmail.com inviting applications for the next round of wardens. Auckland New Zealand Monthly Meeting. > Our Monthly Meeting has begun looking for a Quaker couple to take on the > position of Resident Friends April 2026 - April 2027. On offer is a > relaxed lifestyle in a charming Victorian villa close to central Auckland, > one of the world's most liveable cities. > I've attached their advert, but here's a link if that doesn't come through <https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7jy8ux8gbi7swszm4nx06/2022-11-Auckland-RF-ad…> . Yours in peace, Wendrie Heywood she/her MindfulBusinessServices.com Book a meeting with me <https://calendly.com/mindful-business-services>

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Re: Card Machine
by Winchester Quaker Warden Nov. 1, 2024

Nov. 1, 2024

It is a physical self-service device that you can display in your venue, or wherever, for the public to use. They can tap on it, and get in without a password. As the account-holder, you log into your account to enter the wording you want them to see, and to see information about the donations, etc. You do not need to ask anyone to download an app. Lorraine Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon Warden-Managers Friends' Meeting House 16 Colebrook Street Winchester SO23 9LH 01962 864184 https://winchesterquakers.org.uk On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 at 15:41, FM Lunnon <margotquaker(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > So it's an app? but you can't just hitch it to a phone? x ML > > On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 at 11:23, Winchester Quaker Warden < > winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear Margot, >> A donations device is a gadget connected to a payment device (aka card >> reader), which generally has a user-friendly screen, for donors to see >> information about who is inviting them to donate for what cause, choose >> exactly how much they want to donate, add gift aid, etc, and which allows >> charities to gather information about their fund-raising success. >> In Friendship, >> Lorraine >> >> Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon >> Warden-Managers >> Friends' Meeting House >> 16 Colebrook Street >> Winchester SO23 9LH >> 01962 864184 >> https://winchesterquakers.org.uk >> >> >> On Thu, 31 Oct 2024 at 15:48, FM Lunnon <margotquaker(a)googlemail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> At the risk of asking a stupid question: what's a donations device? x >>> ML, clerk to trustees, Teesdale and Cleveland, but just for another 2 >>> months.... >>> >>> On Wed, 30 Oct 2024 at 15:34, Winchester Quaker Warden < >>> winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> An update from Winchester Meeting: >>>> We have a SumUp card machine - linked to a DONA donations device. >>>> Upfront cost: over £400. DONA charge: £15 per month. SumUp processing: >>>> 1.69% (didn't take it for first 4 months). >>>> We have recovered the initial outlay, and we are getting more than £15 >>>> in each month, so it seems worth it. But that won't apply to all Meetings. >>>> Our Treasurer was very sceptical, but is now convinced. I believe it is >>>> easy to account for monies received / pass info to book-keeper/accountant. >>>> The donations device is very user-friendly, and useful if >>>> >>>> - you want to take donations for different things, e.g. >>>> refreshments/repairs >>>> - you appreciate having lots of information about donations, e.g. >>>> how much for different causes / month-by-month / graphs, etc >>>> - you want to receive the 25% gift aid, and have it all >>>> calculated for you >>>> - you like being able to phone someone if you have a query (good >>>> customer service) >>>> >>>> As for the question about giving having increased or not - I >>>> certainly have the impression that it has, but I don't have the earlier >>>> figures. Maybe we can see this more clearly when the annual accounts are >>>> prepared. Having a card-reader definitely seems to be the way to go (with >>>> or without a donations device), as so many people no longer carry cash, and >>>> paying cash into the bank takes time, and banks are moving away from >>>> accepting cash. >>>> >>>> All the best, >>>> Lorraine >>>> >>>> Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon >>>> Friends' Meeting House >>>> Warden-Managers >>>> 16 Colebrook Street >>>> Winchester SO23 9LH >>>> 01962 864184 >>>> https://winchesterquakers.org.uk >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, 29 Oct 2024 at 17:49, JL Wardens <jlwardens(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here at Jesus Lane Cambridge we use Sum Up and for ease of book >>>>> keeping we have two payment terminals one for our weekly charity >>>>> collections and one for donations to the meeting itself for tea/coffee, >>>>> soup lunch on wednesdays and any other donations - for example currently >>>>> White Poppies. >>>>> >>>>> Cost was about £100 each to set up to run using our wifi (SUM up >>>>> phone linked terminals are cheaper) >>>>> >>>>> Charitable giving has DEFINITELY increased significantly each week and >>>>> Friends are glad of the opportunity to use their card to make a donation >>>>> for refreshments etc >>>>> >>>>> A 1.69% fee is charged on each transaction by Sum Up. This is around >>>>> 8p for a £5 donation. We feel it is well worth it. >>>>> >>>>> Easy to set up. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In Friendship >>>>> >>>>> Kirsten Lavers >>>>> Warden, Jesus Lane Quaker Meeting House >>>>> >>>>> 07545 218251 >>>>> *Day off Mondays* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 29 Oct 2024, at 14:16, Lancaster Quakers < >>>>> lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Judi >>>>> >>>>> I have nothing to add to this conversation other than: I'm still >>>>> interested in this conversation and information. Lancaster are still >>>>> considering their options, but the Treasurer does not seem to be >>>>> particularly interested in taking it further. I would love to be able to >>>>> take a list of who uses what and how successful the various options have >>>>> been. I'd love to know how affordable the different systems are; how users >>>>> friendly they are, and how the various Meetings account for the money that >>>>> is paid using the various systems - ie how much staff/volunteer time is >>>>> saved vs needed; and can anyone show evidence that using card machines have >>>>> resulted in an increase in giving. I'd also still be interested to hear >>>>> whether any Meetings have been using a card payment method that works well >>>>> for room hire payments as well as donations and collections etc. >>>>> >>>>> Sorry I can't be of any help. >>>>> >>>>> Tasha >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Lancaster Quaker Meeting House >>>>> lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com >>>>> 01524 62971 >>>>> <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Lancaster+Quaker+Meeting…> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, 28 Oct 2024 at 17:54, Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I would be glad to hear of recommendations and experience from any >>>>>> meeting house using a simple card machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> Judi Brill >>>>>> Warden >>>>>> Horfield Quaker Meeting >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Margot Lunnon, Cotherstone Meeting, Teesdale Quakers; also Manchester LM >>> 07766 758 405 >>> >> > > -- > Margot Lunnon, Cotherstone Meeting, Teesdale Quakers; also Manchester LM > 07766 758 405 >

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Re: Card Machine
by Winchester Quaker Warden Nov. 1, 2024

Nov. 1, 2024

Dear Margot, A donations device is a gadget connected to a payment device (aka card reader), which generally has a user-friendly screen, for donors to see information about who is inviting them to donate for what cause, choose exactly how much they want to donate, add gift aid, etc, and which allows charities to gather information about their fund-raising success. In Friendship, Lorraine Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon Warden-Managers Friends' Meeting House 16 Colebrook Street Winchester SO23 9LH 01962 864184 https://winchesterquakers.org.uk On Thu, 31 Oct 2024 at 15:48, FM Lunnon <margotquaker(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > At the risk of asking a stupid question: what's a donations device? x ML, > clerk to trustees, Teesdale and Cleveland, but just for another 2 months.... > > On Wed, 30 Oct 2024 at 15:34, Winchester Quaker Warden < > winchesterquakerwarden(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> An update from Winchester Meeting: >> We have a SumUp card machine - linked to a DONA donations device. >> Upfront cost: over £400. DONA charge: £15 per month. SumUp processing: >> 1.69% (didn't take it for first 4 months). >> We have recovered the initial outlay, and we are getting more than £15 in >> each month, so it seems worth it. But that won't apply to all Meetings. >> Our Treasurer was very sceptical, but is now convinced. I believe it is >> easy to account for monies received / pass info to book-keeper/accountant. >> The donations device is very user-friendly, and useful if >> >> - you want to take donations for different things, e.g. >> refreshments/repairs >> - you appreciate having lots of information about donations, e.g. how >> much for different causes / month-by-month / graphs, etc >> - you want to receive the 25% gift aid, and have it all >> calculated for you >> - you like being able to phone someone if you have a query (good >> customer service) >> >> As for the question about giving having increased or not - I >> certainly have the impression that it has, but I don't have the earlier >> figures. Maybe we can see this more clearly when the annual accounts are >> prepared. Having a card-reader definitely seems to be the way to go (with >> or without a donations device), as so many people no longer carry cash, and >> paying cash into the bank takes time, and banks are moving away from >> accepting cash. >> >> All the best, >> Lorraine >> >> Andrew and Lorraine O'Hanlon >> Friends' Meeting House >> Warden-Managers >> 16 Colebrook Street >> Winchester SO23 9LH >> 01962 864184 >> https://winchesterquakers.org.uk >> >> >> On Tue, 29 Oct 2024 at 17:49, JL Wardens <jlwardens(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Here at Jesus Lane Cambridge we use Sum Up and for ease of book keeping >>> we have two payment terminals one for our weekly charity collections and >>> one for donations to the meeting itself for tea/coffee, soup lunch on >>> wednesdays and any other donations - for example currently White Poppies. >>> >>> Cost was about £100 each to set up to run using our wifi (SUM up phone >>> linked terminals are cheaper) >>> >>> Charitable giving has DEFINITELY increased significantly each week and >>> Friends are glad of the opportunity to use their card to make a donation >>> for refreshments etc >>> >>> A 1.69% fee is charged on each transaction by Sum Up. This is around 8p >>> for a £5 donation. We feel it is well worth it. >>> >>> Easy to set up. >>> >>> >>> In Friendship >>> >>> Kirsten Lavers >>> Warden, Jesus Lane Quaker Meeting House >>> >>> 07545 218251 >>> *Day off Mondays* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 29 Oct 2024, at 14:16, Lancaster Quakers <lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Judi >>> >>> I have nothing to add to this conversation other than: I'm still >>> interested in this conversation and information. Lancaster are still >>> considering their options, but the Treasurer does not seem to be >>> particularly interested in taking it further. I would love to be able to >>> take a list of who uses what and how successful the various options have >>> been. I'd love to know how affordable the different systems are; how users >>> friendly they are, and how the various Meetings account for the money that >>> is paid using the various systems - ie how much staff/volunteer time is >>> saved vs needed; and can anyone show evidence that using card machines have >>> resulted in an increase in giving. I'd also still be interested to hear >>> whether any Meetings have been using a card payment method that works well >>> for room hire payments as well as donations and collections etc. >>> >>> Sorry I can't be of any help. >>> >>> Tasha >>> >>> >>> Lancaster Quaker Meeting House >>> lancasterquakers(a)gmail.com >>> 01524 62971 >>> <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Lancaster+Quaker+Meeting…> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, 28 Oct 2024 at 17:54, Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I would be glad to hear of recommendations and experience from any >>>> meeting house using a simple card machine. >>>> >>>> Judi Brill >>>> Warden >>>> Horfield Quaker Meeting >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org >> > > > -- > Margot Lunnon, Cotherstone Meeting, Teesdale Quakers; also Manchester LM > 07766 758 405 >

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Card Machine
by Judi Brill Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

I would be glad to hear of recommendations and experience from any meeting house using a simple card machine. Judi Brill Warden Horfield Quaker Meeting

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Notes from Meeting House Matters on 20 September
by Oliver Waterhouse Oct. 4, 2024

Oct. 4, 2024

Dear Friends, I have attached notes from the last online Meeting House Matters discussion. I have also attached a copy of the resource that we looked at during the meeting, Spirit-led, ethical employment practice: Advices & queries, as a reminder of the topic. I am going to pass on feedback that we have received and had hoped to let you have an email address for additional feedback. When I have confirmation of the right address I will send it separately. We are going to postpone the next meeting which is due on Wednesday, 16 October as the planning team has very little capacity. The next meeting will be on: * Tuesday, 19 November in person day at Horsham LM, register here: https://forms.quaker.org.uk/mhm-24/ * Tuesday, 19 November blended session at 2pm, join using Zoom details below, no need to register. Zoom joining details * Join Zoom Meeting: https://quaker.zoom.us/j/81586087624?pwd=aYxukeWCrw0Z80E9OuxIuJuZvXr8do.1 * Meeting ID: 815 8608 7624 * Passcode: MHM-online In friendship, Ollie Oliver Waterhouse (he/him) Quaker Life Team Leader, Local and Area Governance Quakers in Britain 020 7663 1007 (Direct) oliverw(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:oliverw@quaker.org.uk> | www.quaker.org.uk<http://www.quaker.org.uk/> Follow Quakers in Britain on Twitter<http://twitter.com/BritishQuakers>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/BritishQuakers>, YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/quakersinbritain>, and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/britishquakers/>. The Quaker Centre Bookshop and Café<https://www.friendshouse.co.uk/quaker-centre/> are open to the public. Friends House is open for meetings and events. All enquiries welcome to events(a)quaker.org.uk<mailto:events@quaker.org.uk> or www.friendshouse.co.uk/booking-enquiry. If you would like to support our work, you can give online at www.quaker.org.uk/donate. Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Registered charity number 1127633 | Friends House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ ________________________________ Quakers say: Religion is about the whole of life.

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Council Tax on Accommodation
by Jane Keay Sept. 23, 2024

Sept. 23, 2024

Hello Warden and Resident Friends, Here at Watford I pay the Council Tax, it amounts to £135 a month. Also the Meeting House uses my small landfill waste bin collected every fortnight. I must admit it’s quite a pressure to keep the rubbish down to a minimum. I spend my time constantly reminding the user groups to re-cycle. It comes with the job I guess ! But this is another subject for another time. Jane Keay Warden Watford Quaker Meeting House WD17 4QB

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Council Tax
by JULIA WASSELL Sept. 22, 2024

Sept. 22, 2024

Dear all I pay my own council tax and get 50% tied accommodation discount on my home for retirement. Julia Julia Wassell High Wycombe Meeting Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Query about Council Tax
by Judi Brill Sept. 20, 2024

Sept. 20, 2024

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Hirings ReadingQuakers <hirings(a)readingquakers.org.uk> > Subject: Re: [wardenship] Query about Council Tax > Date: 20 September 2024 at 10:05:20 GMT+1 > To: Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com> > > I pay the council tax for my current wardenship accommodation, as I did for the previous in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. > > In Friendship > > Daniel, Resident Warden > I work part-time. I normally respond to emails within 24hours, however Monday is my day off. > > Reading Quaker Meeting House > 2, Church Street > Reading, RG1 2SB > 0118 950 7736 (mostly voicemail) > hirings(a)readingquakers.org.uk <mailto:hirings@readingquakers.org.uk> > www.midthamesquakers.org.uk <http://www.midthamesquakers.org.uk/> > > > > > On Wed, 18 Sept 2024 at 15:14, Judi Brill <judibrill(a)gmail.com <mailto:judibrill@gmail.com>> wrote: >> Dear Wardenship Friends >> >> I have been asked to post the following question on behalf of a member of the group: >> >> For those who live in Meeting Houses, what arrangement do you have for paying Council Tax? Do you pay it or does your Meeting pay it? >> >> I look forward to receiving your responses which will appear on the group and be seen by the enquirer. >> >> In friendship >> Judi >> >> Judi Brill >> Wardenship Egroup Adminstrator >> Meeting House Flat >> 300 Gloucester Road >> Horfield >> Bristol >> BS7 8PDs >> ///clubs.bands.exchanges >> Tel: 0117 942 9142 >> Mob: 07967 558615 >> judibrill(a)gmail.com <mailto:judibrill@gmail.com> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> wardenship mailing list -- wardenship(a)lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship@lists.quaker.eu.org> >> To unsubscribe send an email to wardenship-leave(a)lists.quaker.eu.org <mailto:wardenship-leave@lists.quaker.eu.org>

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Supporting local community groups to have a break away in the Lake District
by Rookhow Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Hi [image: Sanctuary Cookalongs Aug 2024 1 T.jpg] As you may know, *Rookhow* <https://rookhow.org.uk/charitable-work> subsidises stays for community groups through its Retreat Away scheme. Recently 2 local Quaker Meeting have also matched this funding by providing costs towards accommodation, food and transport. [image: LMA 2023 2T.jpg] I am writing to see if you have contact with any local groups who might be interested in staying at Rookhow and applying to the scheme- perhaps with your local Meeting's support too. The feedback we have had from groups has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people saying how much they have benefited from a break away and having recovery time in nature. A message of thanks from the group leader of Sanctuary Cooklaongs who benefitted from a Retreat Away Fund grant and also the support of their local Meeting in Preston: "Quakers have kindly sponsored three nights at Rookhow for three Sanctuary Cookalongs families to have a restful retreat in the school summer holidays. Coming from a war-torn country and experiencing trauma can have long-lasting effects, but having an opportunity to start a new life with new prospects in a new country has its challenges too. Thanks to Rookhow and Preston Quakers for enabling us to have a trip away from the stresses of everyday city life!" Preston Quaker Meeting also said they welcomed the opportunity to extend its commitment to support good inter-faith relationships in the city.” The next deadline is *1st October*. I have attached an application form and more details. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a specific group or have any questions. In Friendship, Sue *Sue Nicholls (she/her)* *Rookhow Development Manager* *Rookhow phone number: 07377 971783* Email: contactrookhow(a)gmail.com Website: rookhow.org.uk Donations link: DONATE TO ROOKHOW <https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/14988> *I work part time (25 hour per week) flexi-time Monday-Friday.* *Rookhow is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Charity No 1188409. **We put 5% of our bookings income into subsidising stays for community groups. **Rookhow is a Quaker Recognised Body.* [image: Rookhow logo.png] *Rookhow mailing list & GDPR* If you wish to unsubscribe from these emails at any time, please let me know and I'll take you off the list. Also if you know anyone who would like to be added, please give them my email address to get in touch. Thanks. [image: image.png] Rookhow <https://www.facebook.com/Rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Rookhow1725 <https://www.instagram.com/rookhow1725/> [image: image.png] Independent Hostels <https://independenthostels.co.uk/members/rookhowbunkbarn/> Group Accommodation <https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/rookhow-rusland-ulverston-cum…>

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Query about Council Tax
by Judi Brill Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Dear Wardenship Friends I have been asked to post the following question on behalf of a member of the group: For those who live in Meeting Houses, what arrangement do you have for paying Council Tax? Do you pay it or does your Meeting pay it? I look forward to receiving your responses which will appear on the group and be seen by the enquirer. In friendship Judi Judi Brill Wardenship Egroup Adminstrator Meeting House Flat 300 Gloucester Road Horfield Bristol BS7 8PDs ///clubs.bands.exchanges Tel: 0117 942 9142 Mob: 07967 558615 judibrill(a)gmail.com

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