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Text reads: An announcement from the Trust.

Church of England provides £2 million for Trust's vital work

Last year, Clergy Support Trust spent £5.6m supporting Church of England clergy alone.

07 Feb 2025 | News
Hands are clasped in prayer, on top of the Holy Bible.

Praying together

Please join us in prayer for the clergy and their families who apply to Clergy Support Trust, for our staff and trustees, and those in Church leadership.

11 Jun 2025 | News
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Simon Butler Appointed Chair

Revd Canon Simon Butler was elected Senior Treasurer and chair of the board by the charity’s governors.

18 Feb 2019 | News
Albert is wearing a black shirt, jacket and a white clerical collar. He is sat on a metal park bench.

Albert's story

"I will forever be grateful to the Trust for the help that was extended to me. It made things easier."

30 Mar 2026 | Story
Text reads: How we supported clergy households in 2024.

What did we achieve in 2024?

We provided grants to almost 2,800 households last year, many of whom were struggling to afford the essentials of life and ministry.

16 Apr 2025 | News
A choir, dressed in white and red robes, singing from their hymn sheets.

A special anniversary for the world's oldest choral festival

A history-spanning range of music, from the 17th to the 20th centuries, was performed by three of the UK's top cathedral choirs.

15 May 2025 | News
A retired couple, holding hands and walking towards a wooden gate in the distance.

Clergy pensions to receive a welcomed boost

The Archbishop's Council has proposed restoring clergy pension levels to two-thirds of the pensionable stipend.

23 May 2025 | News
Matt is wearing a white shirt. Esther is wearing an orange dress. The two are looking at each other fondly, stood outside beside green grass and a tall hedge.

Esther's story

"It makes me tear up. I can't verbally express my gratitude."

23 Jul 2025 | Story
A vicar, wearing a black shirt and a white clerical collar, standing in front of a meadow of trees.

Major funding announcement offers hope to serving clergy

The Church of England intends to increase the basic stipend for parish clergy by 10.7%

10 Jun 2025 | News
The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, The Lord Bishop of Chelmsford, dressed in a golden robe.

Bishop Guli's sermon at our 370th Festival Service

"May we grow in understanding how to accept our shortcomings and our pain, whilst refusing to be held back by these."

08 Jun 2025 | News

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