Bursaries for PositiveFaith Retreats

Many people who want to come to Douai each year find the full cost of £180 difficult. We understand that, and want anyone who wants to attend to be able to do so. We ask that you contribute what you can afford.

We offer partial & full bursaries for those who need this help.

Bursary 1: Retreat Only

If you are able to pay for your travel but are unable to afford the full £180 for the weekend retreat, we can offer up to £160 off (the full amount minus your £20 deposit). In addition, we can offer 100% support for those without recourse to public funds.

Bursary 2: Retreat + Travel

We can also help with travel costs for those who require a FULL Bursary.

If you need a bursary, please read this carefully before filling out your application form.

There are two ‘cost’ boxes on the application form. The first refers to the cost of the retreat, and the second to travel costs.

If you can afford to pay for your own travel but cannot afford the full cost of the weekend:

In the box ‘I will contribute’  on the application form please write what you can afford – so if you can offer £50 for the weekend that figure would be £50 including your £20 deposit. Send the £20 deposit in cash or cheque with your form and you will be expected to pay the balance of £30 on arrival. If you can afford £20, put £20 in the ‘I will contribute’ box.

If you need a full bursary and help to cover your travel costs 

Please calculate what your travel will cost approximately and in the box ‘I will need help with transport’ put a figure. So if for example your train costs approx. £32 and you need help with the full cost of this put £20 in the ‘I will contribute’ box and £32 in the ‘I will need help with transport’ box. Next send the application form back with your non-refundable deposit of £20. On arrival your deposit will be returned with the balance of your travel costs. If for any reason you cannot attend your deposit will not be refundable. You must buy your own tickets for travel before the weekend.