(We are compiling this information at a time when the Findhorn Foundation is going through dramatic changes following their announcement on 26th July 2023 that they are no longer financially viable thus proposing to cease educational operations by the end of September 2023. Understandably nobody had the focus or priority to help us find relevant documents. We therefore rely on the Findhorn Foundation’s Annual Reports to glean a summary.)

From the Annual Report 2016 (click arrow on the left to see full report)

EVOLVING THE FOUNDATION

Recognising that it had reached a new phase in its evolution, the Foundation initiated in 2015 a process of inquiry into its identity and purpose and to explore what organisational changes are necessary to achieve that purpose.

Between November 2015 and March 2016 we held five weeks of organisation-wide “Time Together” meetings, exploring possibilities through group facilitation approaches designed to elicit collective solutions. The process drew on the wide array of practices and expertise represented in the Foundation, including meditation, collective inner listening, Process Oriented Psychology and Gestalt work. True to our holistic focus, we worked with multiple levels of consciousness, from individual to global. We also incorporated the latest evolutionary models such as Spiral Dynamics and the U.Lab process. During this time we “re-sourced” ourselves, weaving deeper connections with each other and with the founding principles that continue to inspire our collective journey. At the conclusion of Time Together we crafted a new expression of our purpose (see page 5) and a road map to implement in the next phase of our change process. (page 15)

FUTURE PLANS

Looking forward, we will continue our organisational change process into 2016 and beyond. A key strategic aim of the change process is to find and implement new organisational structures that better support our mission in today’s world. In parallel with this, the Foundation is exploring closer operational ties with NFD and Findhorn Foundation College. Expanding our core reach is another strategic priority. Our new website, redesigned and optimised for mobile devices, is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Building on the successful outreach of our Building Bridges initiatives, we will continue partnering with new organisations and groups. A new strategic marketing plan being developed by NFD will also improve our visibility and reach to prospective visitors to The Park. (page 16)

 

The 3 Hub Structure

Living Core Hub creates a living, learning, working environment (place, culture, programmes) that supports personal and planetary transformation for programme participants, guests, apprentices and co-workers.

Expanding Core Reach Hub translates, develops and expands the reach of our core curriculum to diverse target groups and platforms.

Thriving Whole Hub supports the well-being, effectiveness and joy of the people, structures and functions of the Findhorn Foundation.

Each of the hubs holds its own focus for enlivening our organisational structures, making decisions, relating to our guests and interacting with the world around us. Strategic directions, compliance mandates, upgraded practices and staff trainings are co-created and integrated into the work of the relevant hubs.

(extract from 2018 Annual Report)

 

Compiled by Cornelia Featherstone for the COIF TEAM.