Annual Assembly (AGM)

Held in the latter half of the year, the Annual Assembly allows Governors to discuss, question, and elect Trustees. The chosen venue helps connect with a different aspect of the charity's work.

Annual Assembly 2024

The 346th Annual Assembly (AGM) will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St Mellitus College (24 Collingham Road, London SW5 0LX), the largest theological college in England.

We begin with a Eucharist (10.30am), followed by the AGM (11.30am) and a cold lunch with wine, which will cost £40 (12.30pm).

Our keynote speaker is Senior Researcher for the Church of England, Liz Graveling. Liz is a friend of the Trust, and we were privileged to support the printing of her research, 'How Clergy Thrive: Insights from Living Ministry' back in 2020.

Documents that will be provided for download:

  • 2024 Annual Assembly Agenda (PDF)
  • Draft 2023 Annual Assembly Minutes (PDF)
  • 2023 Trustees' Annual Report (PDF)
  • Biographies of Assistants / Trustees for Election (PDF)

Annual Assembly 2023

The 345th Annual Assembly (AGM) took place on Thursday 16 November 2023 at Southwark Cathedral (pictured).

The Rt Revd Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon shared his experience of the challenges faced by those in the early years of their ministry.

The Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls and retiring Senior Treasurer, The Revd Canon Simon Butler shared updates on this year and the Trustee's Annual Report.

Particular highlight was given to the Trust's support of clergy children, and how donations and legacies can help continue this and the wider charitable work.

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Southwark Cathedral

Annual Assembly 2022

The 344th Annual Assembly took place on Thursday 17 November 2022 at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey.

A speech was given by The Rt Revd Dr Chris Goldsmith, Director of Ministry for the Church of England.

The 2022-25 Strategy was presented by Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls.

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St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey

Annual Assembly 2021

The 343rd Annual Assembly took place on Thursday 18 November 2021 in the Guard Room of Lambeth Palace.

The video on the right was shown during the meeting. It shared stories of the vital support received by four clergy and their families.

Please click on the link for the document you would like to read, which will download in PDF format.

Annual Assembly 2020

The following documents were for the 342nd Annual Assembly (formerly Annual General Court) of Clergy Support Trust held by Zoom on 12 November 2020. Please click on the link for the document you would like to read, which will download in PDF format.

Annual General Court 2019

The following documents were for the Annual General Court (AGM) meeting held on 14 November 2019. Please click on the link for the document you want to read, which will be downloaded in PDF format.