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The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls, Chief Executive of Clergy Support Trust said:

“Like so many others, I am delighted at this morning’s news that Sarah Mullally is to be Archbishop of Canterbury."

"As an Honorary President of Clergy Support Trust, and as chair of the Triennium Funding Working Group which led to a much-needed increase in the clergy stipend, Bishop Sarah understands well the challenges facing many clergy serving in all parts of the Church. More broadly, with her experience as parish priest, cathedral canon, and bishop in both rural and urban areas, she understands too the challenges and immense opportunities facing the Church of England, and the dedicated, extraordinary people it seeks to serve.”

“I look forward to continuing the positive and supportive relationship which the Trust and I have gratefully enjoyed with Bishop Sarah over several years. She and Eamonn, Liam and Grace are in my prayers as they prepare for this new chapter and new ministry, and for what I believe will be an exciting, hope-filled season for the Church of England and its hardworking clergy.”

Clergy Support Trust is the largest independent and inclusive charity helping Anglican ministers and their families. In 2024, we supported thousands of households of all traditions with their mental, physical and financial health, including 22% of all serving Church of England clergy.

NOTES FOR EDITORS
Pictured: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, preaching at the 364th Clergy Support Trust Festival in 2018. Photo credit: Clergy Support Trust.
Clergy Support Trust is the largest and oldest charity focussed on the wellbeing of clergy and their families. The Trust, originally founded in 1655, provides confidential help for Anglican clergy and their families across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and Diocese in Europe. The Trust are confidential, independent, inclusive, and impartial, and we support clergy from training through to retirement. In 2024, we supported over 2,800 households with more than 7,300 grants.
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