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Welcoming a new Patron

The Trust are delighted that King Charles III has accepted Patronage of the Charity, following an unbroken line of Royal Patronage since 1678.

A record number of guests join the 369th Festival Service

A history-spanning range of music, from the 17th to the 21st centuries, was performed by three of the UK's top cathedral choirs.

Here comes the 369th Festival

A feast for fans of choral music: three cathedral choirs join forces to celebrate the ministry of clergy and their families.

National Minimum Stipend increased

The Archbishops’ Council has approved a 7% increase in the National Minimum Stipend (NMS), set to come into effect in April 2024.

What did we achieve in 2023?

We awarded grants to over 2,700 clergy households last year. This includes 1 in 5 of all serving Church of England and Church in Wales clergy.

An invitation to the Liverymen and Freemen of the City

Masters, Clerks and Livery members of the City of London are warmly invited to our 369th Festival Service and Dinner, on Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Booking now open for the 369th Festival

Be a part of history. Be moved. Be inspired. Three world-class choirs sing together under the magnificent dome of St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May 2024, 5pm.

Applications have reopened

Our new, upgraded system means we can support more clergy households than ever before.

Welcoming our new Medical Advisor

We're delighted to introduce Dr Catherine Monteith, who will be taking over from Dr Christopher Trower after five years of service.

Bishop Humphrey's Annual Assembly keynote

The Rt Revd Humphrey Southern, Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon, explored the changing nature of ministerial and theological training at our 2023 Annual Assembly.

Welcoming our visiting choirs to the 369th Festival

The choirs of Durham, Rochester and St Paul's Cathedrals will perform together in celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of Anglican clergy.

New Senior Treasurer appointed

At our 2023 Annual Assembly (AGM) at Southwark Cathedral, we announced Richard Farmbrough as the new Chair of our Court of Assistants.