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Festival Service and Dinner

The Festival is a unique and extraordinary event. It celebrates the work of the Trust and the clergy households we serve, with our generous supporters.

The Service at St Paul's Cathedral (5pm) is one of the oldest choral music events in the world, and brings together three of the UK’s finest cathedral choirs. Tickets to the Service are free.

The Dinner at Plaisterers' Hall (7pm) is an opportunity for networking and fellowship, as we fundraise to support our work. We ask that guests please make a contribution towards the cost of their meal.

The 371st Festival Service and Dinner will be held on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Tickets for both events will be available to book from January 2026.

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Annual Assembly (AGM)

The Annual Assembly is the charity's AGM, when our Governors meet to discuss our work. A Eucharist precedes the meeting, a guest speaker is invited to give a keynote address to our Governors, and a lunch follows.

Our Annual Assembly is a key date in the calendar for our Governors, during which our Annual Report is approved, new Governors are officially elected and we take a moment to remember Governors who have sadly passed away.

The 347th Annual Assembly took place on Thursday 9 October 2025, at the CCLA offices at One Angel Lane, London, EC4R 3AB.

We are currently reviewing our Governorship programme, and how we ensure that the Trust remains effective and accountable moving forward. We are therefore pausing applications for new Governors for now.

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The interior of The King's Chapel of The Savoy.

Christmas Carol Service

We host an annual Christmas Carol Service at The King's Chapel of The Savoy.

Over the years, we've been treated to sublime performances of a range of festive favourites from a quartet of talented choristers, including 'Once in royal David's city', 'Hark! The herald angels sing' and 'God rest you merry, gentlemen'.

It's a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and to make new ones too, as supporters join us for a mince pie and a glass of wine in the adjoining Lancaster Hall.

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