In 2016, Stephen was commissioned on a pro bono basis to produce an analytical report on the progress of a community outreach programme, known as ‘Open House’, at St. Andrew’s Church, Fontmell Magna. The church is one of 5 parishes in the Iwerne Valley Benefice and is situated at the heart of one of the largest villages in the area. The report focused on a financial audit and an assessment of attendance and visitor demographic trends over 8 years of the programme from 2009 to the close of its 2016 season. The final report, of the above title, included graphical data representation and analysis as well as in depth analytical discourse, and closed with recommendations for improvement. It was written on behalf of the programme operators and submitted to St. Andrew’s Church Social Committee in March 2017. A revised edition was submitted to St. Andrew’s Church PCC in April 2017.
Project dates: December 2016 – April 2017
Stephen J. Dunning 