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 how the Trust works
Reports, statistics and policies
Tuesday 12 May 2026
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
The choirs of Durham, Rochester and St Paul's Cathedrals will perform together in celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of Anglican clergy.
At our 2023 Annual Assembly (AGM) at Southwark Cathedral, we announced Richard Farmbrough as the new Chair of our Court of Assistants.
Do you have questions about the Trust temporarily suspending new applications? Take a look at our FAQs.
We’re asking our Governors to please consider increasing their donation to £100 per month, or whatever you can afford.
We are updating our application system and are closed to new applications until 12 noon, Tuesday 16 January 2024.
The Most Revd Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales will give the sermon on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
We walked alongside over 2,300 clergy households across the UK, Ireland and Europe last year, through our grants and services.
Thank you to the Association of Charitable Organisations, for nominating us for their 2023 Charity of the Year Award.
In September 2023, we were privileged to support two vital projects for clergy children: Life to the Max and Rock & Wild Weekend.
The Rt Revd Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon, will join the 2023 Annual Assembly (AGM).
The Clergy Orphan Corporation Fund, part of Clergy Support Trust, has been there for clergy children for hundreds of years, and we'd deeply appreciate your support.
Governors are invited to our Annual Assembly on 16 November 2023, at Southwark Cathedral.
