Church collections

There are many unique, exciting ways that you and your Church can fundraise to support clergy and their families, from bake sales to quiz nights, coffee mornings to a collection, during or after your regular Sunday service.

"25 people attended a midweek afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea, and we raised £183. We know from experience how much the Trust helps clergy and clergy families through tough times."

- Gloria, St Mary's Shortlands Church

For more information, advise or inspiration about supporting us as a Church community, please get in touch.

Email us

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Payroll giving

Make a difference with a regular, tax-free gift, direct from your salary.

Payroll Giving allows you to give directly to charity from your salary, before tax is deducted. This means if you give £10 a month to Clergy Support Trust and are a basic rate taxpayer, the gift will only cost you £8 from your net pay.

Payroll Giving is easy to set up with your employer, and you can change your donation at any time by informing your HR department at work.

Small, regular gifts can have a big impact. By donating through payroll giving, you can support applicants like Albert. After facing a difficult period of personal challenges, we were privileged to provide Albert with a grant to return home to Ghana, to rest, recharge and enjoy the company of family and friends, many of whom he had not seen in three years.

Become a Steward

Stewards are our closest circle of supporters. They commemorate the past, while championing the future.

They play a key ceremonial role in our historic Festival Service at St Paul's Cathedral each year, and contribute towards the success of one of the oldest choral music events in the world.

Stewards take part in the majestic procession at the start of the service, alongside Bishops, Livery Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Baliffs and other representatives of the City of London.

For an annual donation of £75, Stewards also:

  • Access excellent priority seating
  • Have their support acknowledged in our Order of Service
  • Attend exclusive events, such as Receptions with our Chief Executive
  • Support our work with thousands of households in need

Join our community

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Giving partners

CAF

If you have a Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) account, you can donate online through the CAF website.

CAF Vouchers or CAF Cheques should be made payable to ‘Clergy Support Trust’ - not to be mistaken with one of our former names, like 'Sons & Friends' - and can be sent to our offices at 1 Dean Trench Street, London, SW1P 3HB. Our charity number is 207736.

Stewardship

If you have an account with Stewardship, the popular Christian giving platform, you can make a donation to Clergy Support Trust using the link below.

Our Stewardship page

Looking for another way to give?

If you'd like to donate or fundraise for Clergy Support Trust in another way, your support is very much appreciated, and we'd love it if you'd reach out to us at hello@clergysupport.org.uk 

Cheques can be made out to ‘Clergy Support Trust’ - not to be mistaken with one of our former names, like 'Sons & Friends' - and can be sent to our offices at 1 Dean Trench Street, London, SW1P 3HB. Our charity number is 207736.

We are very happy to provide our account details, for donations by BACs or Bank Transfer, upon request.

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