Community of Saint Anselm
The Community of Saint Anselm is a Christian nonprofit organisation recognised as a religious community in the Church of England (charity number 1161185), founded in 2015 by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury[3][5]. It offers a one-year residential and non-residential programme for individuals aged 20–35, combining prayer, study, and service within a monastic-inspired framework[1][4].

Structure and activities
Members participate in two pathways: Immersive Membership, involving full-time residential life at Lambeth Palace, and Integrated Membership, which allows participants to balance the programme with external work or study[1]. The community focuses on spiritual formation through daily worship, theological education, and practical outreach initiatives[2]. Over 100 individuals from diverse denominations and countries have engaged with the programme since its inception[3].

Background
The community was established to provide young adults with a transformative experience of intentional Christian living. Archbishop Welby described its purpose as fostering spiritual growth through communal discipline, rooted in the Anglican tradition but open to ecumenical participation[3][5].

[1] https://www.stanselm.org.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5057131/charity-overview [3] https://www.stanselm.org.uk/about [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_of_Saint_Anselm [5] https://arlyb.org.uk/community/community-of-st-anselm-cosa/