
Our relationship with the City
In 1655, concerned with the welfare of clergy, their children and widows, a Festival was held by merchants, the sons of clergy, Liverymen and Freemen of the City of London to raise funds.
370 years later, a great deal has changed, but Clergy Support Trust's mission to serve those who serve remains the same. As does our deep, historic connection with the livery movement.
As well as being celebrated here, the much-appreciated financial contributions of the City livery are acknowledged in the Festival Order of Service.
Many Livery members also support us by becoming Stewards of the Festival. The Lord Mayor of the City of London shows their support through an ex officio role as an Honorary President.
Stewards of the Festival
Stewards play a key ceremonial role in our annual Festival Service at St Paul's Cathedral, processing and accessing priority seating under the magnificent dome. They have been part of our history for centuries, and support our work with a donation of £75 per year.
More about the Festival
- Festival Service
- Festival Dinner
- Become a Steward
- Livery Companies
- Recent Festivals