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Clergy wellbeing in the Synod spotlight

At General Synod 2024 in York this week, a motion was carried to entitle clergy to more time off to rest, a step in the right direction to championing clergy wellbeing.

Petertide Ordinations 2024

Congratulations to all of the ordinands who are soon to be ordained deacon. Our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls, has a video message to share with you.

Welcoming a new Patron

The Trust are delighted that King Charles III has accepted Patronage of the Charity, following an unbroken line of Royal Patronage since 1678.

A record number of guests join the 369th Festival Service

A history-spanning range of music, from the 17th to the 21st centuries, was performed by three of the UK's top cathedral choirs.

National Minimum Stipend increased

The Archbishops’ Council has approved a 7% increase in the National Minimum Stipend (NMS), set to come into effect in April 2024.

Here comes the 369th Festival

A feast for fans of choral music: three cathedral choirs join forces to celebrate the ministry of clergy and their families.

What did we achieve in 2023?

We awarded grants to over 2,700 clergy households last year. This includes 1 in 5 of all serving Church of England and Church in Wales clergy.

An invitation to the Liverymen and Freemen of the City

Masters, Clerks and Livery members of the City of London are warmly invited to our 369th Festival Service and Dinner, on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Booking now open for the 369th Festival

Be a part of history. Be moved. Be inspired. Three world-class choirs sing together under the magnificent dome of St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May 2024, 5pm.

Applications have reopened

Our new, upgraded system means we can support more clergy households than ever before.

Welcoming our new Medical Advisor

We're delighted to introduce Dr Catherine Monteith, who will be taking over from Dr Christopher Trower after five years of service.

Bishop Humphrey's Annual Assembly keynote

The Rt Revd Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon, explored the changing nature of ministerial and theological training at our 2023 Annual Assembly.