New Religious Movement
Camphill Communities (Anthroposophy intentional communities)
14/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Anthroposophy-aligned intentional communities (1939+) supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Substantial international network.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control3/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Anthroposophy-aligned intentional communities for people with disabilities; mainstream low-moderate.
Founded
1939
Members
Hundreds of communities globally
Active in
Europe, USA, Global
In context
Camphill Communities provide residential care for people with disabilities through Anthroposophy-aligned intentional communities. Some historical UK safeguarding investigations; mainstream low-moderate control.
Timeline
- 1939Founded by Karl König in Scotland
Sources
- Various academic studies of intentional communities
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.