Support clergy and their families
Large donations, Trusts and Livery
Pledge a life-changing legacy gift
Your support can transform lives
About the charity and who it serves
Est 1655, Royal support and six charities
Staff, Trustees, Presidents and Patron
Who help us deliver grants and services
Learn about and become a Governor
Reports, statistics and policies
1 Dec 2025 - King's Chapel of the Savoy
12 May 2026, 5pm - St Paul's Cathedral
12 May 2026, 7pm - Plaisterers' Hall
Apply for & manage your grants/services
What you need to register and verify
Register, verify, confirm, match & apply
What you need to provide
Register, applying, process and technical
Walk-through how to register / apply
Which households can apply
Unexpected expenses, up to £500
Physical/mental/neuro-diverse needs
Promoting your health and happiness
For households with specific needs
Unsecured debt support
Larger needs, means-tested
A space to think and reflect
Talking therapies and counsellors
CBTi for poor sleep and insomnia
Summary of available help
Supporting applicants from home
Peace of mind for the future
Ensure you meet our thresholds
Access appropriate state support
Training offering for dioceses
Activity days, retreat centres, care homes
Text, logos, leaflets, etc
Relating to clergy household wellbeing
Support for ordinand households
Support for retired households
Support for former partners
Alternative grants and support
Support networks for the household
We provided grants to almost 2,800 households last year, many of whom were struggling to afford the essentials of life and ministry.
Last year, Clergy Support Trust spent £5.6m supporting Church of England clergy alone.
Our Trustee, Jeremy has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2025, for his role in the Liberal Democrat party.
The choirs of Bradford, Lichfield and St Paul's Cathedrals will perform together in celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of Anglican clergy.
We look forward to welcoming The Lord Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani to St Paul's Cathedral.
Members of the The King's Chapel of The Savoy choir led us in a joyous, festive choral celebration.
Applications and verifications will close on Monday 9 December at midday, and will reopen on Monday 6 January, in the afternoon.
A statement following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd and Rt Hon. Justin Welby.
The Senior Researcher shared some concerning statistics, including a suggestion that 1 in 5 incumbents in her study had probable clinical depression.
Visiting Caseworkers help us support more complex applications in person, travelling the length and breadth of the UK.
Join us at The King's Chapel of The Savoy on Monday 2 December 2024, for an evening of carols and mince pies.
Our 2023 Annual Report was approved, we enjoyed an insightful keynote from Dr Liz Graveling, and a brand new service was launched...
