371st Festival Dinner

Clergy Support Trust’s 371st Festival Dinner will be held on Tuesday 12 May 2026 at Plaisterers’ Hall, following the Festival Service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Almost every year since the Trust’s first Festival Service in 1655, a dinner has been held in support of its work. This enduring tradition reflects the Trust’s long-standing relationship with the City of London. Previously hosted at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, the Festival Dinner moved to Plaisterers’ Hall in 2024 in response to growing demand and increasing interest in this historic occasion.

The Festival Dinner is a special and celebratory evening, bringing together supporters of the Trust for an occasion that is both festive and purposeful. It provides an opportunity to engage more deeply with the Trust’s work and impact, combining hospitality with live music and thoughtful reflection.

Book Dinner tickets (£150)

The Festival Dinner is both a celebration and an invitation: a chance to enjoy an exceptional evening in good company while helping to sustain the Trust’s vital work supporting clergy households in times of need.

The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by a two-course buffet dinner with wine. The dress code is business attire or lounge suits.

Previously there has been an after-dinner speaker with a significant connection to the clergy. Recent speakers have included the Revd Richard Coles (2017), Timmy Mallett (2018), John Sergeant (2019) and Lord Lisvane and The Revd Lady Lisvane (2022).

We would like to express our grateful thanks to our primary sponsor for last year's 370th Festival Dinner, CCLA Investment Management. 

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