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Est 1655, Royal support and six charities
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Tuesday 12 May 2026
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Unexpected expenses, up to £500
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Unsecured debt support
Larger needs, means-tested
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Relating to clergy household wellbeing
Support for ordinand households
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Alternative grants and support
Support networks for the household
The charity is supporting the publication and circulation of a 64-page booklet by the Church of England aimed at promoting clergy wellbeing.
Clergy Support Trust has appointed Ben Cahill-Nicholls as its new Chief Executive.
Emergency grants are now available for Anglican ordinands whose ordinations have been delayed.
Clergy Support Trust is looking for two new trustees to join its board, known as the Court of Assistants, from November 2020.
We have plans in place to continue supporting our beneficiaries.
Revisions to our governance help ensure we can meet the needs of clergy and their families.
Around 40% of Anglican clergy in a recent CofE survey said they had personal debts.
Press Release
We are delighted that our preacher this year will be the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Sarah Mullally.
An annual Impact Report of key facts and figures with some stories from those whom we support.
Governors of the charity met at Guildhall to review the year and appoint new governors, trustees and honorary presidents.
New grants of up to £15,000 to support research into financial wellbeing/ resilience, family relationships and mental health.
