Code of Behaviour for Participants
The following house rules are based on the spirit of Jesus’ words – “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. …
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” (Matt. 22:37,39)
They are shared to provide a safe environment which is comfortable for all and must be upheld by all Focus participants.
- Behaviour
By acknowledging our true spiritual identity and freedom all our actions are in accordance with the Rule for Motives and Acts as found in the Manual (p 40:4)
All participants must treat everyone with respect.
- Travel Between the Hostel and Church
The hostel is a 15 minute walk from the church, those under the age of 18 must go in the company of at least one other over-18 participant.
- Responsibility
Those assigned as house parents for under 18s are reminded that they are responsible for the young people in their care at all times. If a house parent is unavailable for any reason, under 18s are encouraged to seek support from a Focus committee member.
- On-Site Hours
If you have chosen to stay in the accommodation, you are expected to be at Astor Hyde Park hostel between 11pm and 6am.
- Quiet after 11:00pm
The hostel rooms should be quiet after 11:00pm.
- Respect for Others
All participants in the dorms are required to keep noise to a minimum after 9 PM. Late night chats may be held in communal areas until 10 PM. A reminder that breakfast will be held at 8am.
- Any Concerns
Please contact the Safeguarding Lead on site (Tricia Rickard – 07740 125947).
Attendance is at the sole discretion of the Focus trustees.