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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Our service will help you to create your Will for free. Have peace of mind knowing your wishes for your loved ones are clear.

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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, and Diocese of Sodor and Man.

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

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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.

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Stories

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…

Sara's story

When car repairs, dental fees and school expenses all came round at once,…

News

Expanding our Visiting Caseworker Service

Visiting Caseworkers help us support more complex applications in person, travelling the length and breadth of the UK.

Welcoming our Governors to the Annual Assembly

Our 2023 Annual Report was approved, we enjoyed an insightful keynote from Dr Liz Graveling, and a brand new service was launched...

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.

Launching our new free Will Writing Service

Be reassured your wishes are clear by writing your Will with Clergy Support Trust's new scheme.