Helping Anglican clergy and their families in times of need | Clergy Support Trust

We're here if you're struggling with clergy life, or if you're in financial difficulty.

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Join us at The King's Chapel of The Savoy on Monday 2 December 2024, for an evening of carols and mince pies.

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Independent, impartial and confidential coaching, providing a safe space to think and reflect on the challenges of life and ministry.

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Free workshops, developed by Anglican clergy, for Anglican clergy, to help support their mental health, emotional wellbeing and ministry.

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Clergy Support Trust is an independent charity that supports Anglican clergy (serving and retired) and ordinands and their families in the UK, Ireland, Diocese of Europe, Diocese of Sodor and Man and the Channel Islands.

Explore our grants, services and support. If you need to apply, please use the eligibility checker below.

Read the stories of the people we are privileged to serve.

Dan and Laura, leaning against a tree in the woods.

We support over 1 in 5 of all serving Church of England and Church in Wales clergy. Please give what you can to support the clergy and their families who serve us and our communities.

Dan and Laura, enjoying a cup of tea by the window.

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1. Which of the following categories best describes you?

Serving Clergy (including PTO)

Retired or Former Clergy (excluding PTO)

Clergy Spouse/Partner

Clergy Widow(er)

Other Clergy Dependant (including Separated/Divorced Spouse/Partner)

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Stories

Sarah and Maddie's story

When Sarah's daughter, Maddie qualified to represent Team GB at the Paris…

Faith's story

Faith, a curate, is grateful that Clergy Support Trust exists to walk…

Josiah's story

Clergy Support Trust was recommended to The Revd Canon Josiah Abadoo…

News

Applications to close over Christmas

Applications and verifications will close on Monday 9 December at midday, and will reopen on Monday 6 January at midday.

A statement on the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation

A statement following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd and Rt Hon. Justin Welby.

Dr Liz Graveling's Annual Assembly keynote

The Senior Researcher shared some concerning statistics, including a suggestion that 1 in 5 incumbents in her study had probable clinical depression.

You're invited to our first Christmas Carol Service

Join us at The King's Chapel of The Savoy on Monday 2 December 2024, for an evening of carols and mince pies.