Marsha de Cordova to be Second Church Estates Commissioner

Clergy Support Trust are thrilled to hear that Marsha de Cordova MP has been appointed the new Second Church Estates Commissioner, a role created in 1850 to coordinate between Government, Parliament, and the established Church.

On her appointment to the Trust as an Honorary Vice-President in July 2021, Marsha said she was “pleased to back a charity which is helping those who spend their lives serving others”. She told us how she appreciates the work of the Trust which ensures “the whole (clergy) family is cared for and affirmed”.

Shortly after, Marsha joined us for our first Festival Service - a highlight of the Church calendar - since the pandemic. The Service at St Paul’s Cathedral celebrates the ministry and service of clergy and their families, across the UK and Ireland.

Marsha joined leading figures from the City and Church at this annual thanksgiving, the founding of which goes back to the roots of the charity in 1655.

“All of us at Clergy Support Trust were delighted to hear of Marsha’s appointment; she will be such an asset in this vital role and will bring wisdom from her faith and life experiences to the Church Commissioners.”

“We look forward to working with her in her new role and assure her of our prayers as she takes on this position pivotal for the Church.”

“Through Marsha’s involvement with Clergy Support Trust, she has an understanding of the challenges and joys that clergy and their families face, and we were pleased to see her highlight the essential role their ministry plays in local communities in her announcement statement.”

Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls

Our Honorary Vice-Presidents

Marsha de Cordova, wearing a red cardigan and a striped top.

NOTES FOR EDITORS

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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 independent, inclusive, and impartial, and we support clergy from training through to retirement.

In 2023, we provided over 6,800 grants, supporting clergy households in the Church of England with over £5.5m in grants, Church in Wales with £172,000, Church of Ireland with £141,000 and the Scottish Episcopal Church with £36,000.