Whether you're part of a clergy household or not, you can write your Will for free with Clergy Support Trust's Will Writing Service.
For serving and retired Anglican clergy, and their families, our Will Writing Service can help with an important, often daunting task that affects us all. For our supporters, our Will Writing Service can help you to further support the Trust in the future, without any cost to you today.
It can be unsettling to think about how our loved ones will cope after we're gone. By writing your Will, you can ensure your wishes are clear, giving you peace of mind when the time comes.
We're blessed by the number of people who walk alongside Clergy Support Trust by making a donation in their lifetime, however we know there are many more people who would like to support us, but simply cannot afford to right now.
Leaving a gift to the Trust will mean a lifeline for clergy in the generations to come - without costing you a penny in your lifetime.
It may be that you choose to give a gift to support clergy families of the future, or to remember the service of a specific clergy person important in your life, or to give thanks for the ministry of the Church.
How does it work?
Clergy Support Trust is working with a specialist company called Farewill, to offer a service where our applicants and supporters can write their Will for free.
Once you have provided for those closest to you in your Will, there is also an opportunity to think about charities or causes, such as Clergy Support Trust, which have been important to you during your lifetime.
In these challenging financial times, many people may find it easier to pledge a gift for the future, than to give a gift today. In fact, we receive more donations from legacy gifts each year than through any other form of fundraising.
However, there is no pressure or expectation for anyone using the service to leave a gift to Clergy Support Trust. Gifts of all sizes, big and small, would be very much appreciated - but this is not a requirement when you write your Will.
The impact of your gift
- £500 could provide an Emergency grant. Becca's car is vital to her rural ministry, and when a blown water pump ground life to a halt, we were able to pay for the repairs.
- £1,000 could provide a Wellbeing grant. When clergy child, Josiah's family moved to a new area with a new school, the transition was a challenge for his wellbeing and his dyspraxia. We funded lessons at a riding school, and his physiotherapists are astounded at his progress.
- £5,000 could provide debt support for a family in crisis. Sam, his wife and children were left thousands of pounds worse off when Child Tax Credits changed to Universal Credit. Maxing out credit cards and borrowing from the Church food bank, we helped ease the financial and mental strain.
Ian's legacy
The Reverend Ian Atkinson served as a vicar in London, in South Africa and later in a non-stipendiary role in Scotland, preaching on a regular basis and providing home communion for those unable to attend church for over 25 years.
Throughout his life, he took over 1,500 services and kept all his handwritten sermons. When he moved into a care home, Ian worked with a local writer to pick out some of his favourites. He sadly passed away in May 2022, one week after completing this book, “A Life in Sermons”.
Ian and his twin sister both chose to leave a percentage of their estate to different charities, and Ian very generously chose Clergy Support Trust.