We have announced Richard Farmbrough as our new Senior Treasurer (Chair). His appointment comes at a time when we are seeing unprecedented need from clergy and their families.
A supporter of the charity for more than a decade, and someone who grew up in a vicarage, Richard is a home-grown Chair. His father, David Farmbrough was chairman of the Clergy Orphan Corporation, which now forms part of Clergy Support Trust. Richard also brings extensive experience from his successful business career in the television industry.
In 2022, we supported over 2,300 clergy households with £4.9m in grants, £950,000 of which was to cope with the cost of living. This year, the figure is likely to be 20% higher, with just under £6m in total grants provided to households in times of need, and with more applications still to be paid in December.
“The role Clergy Support Trust plays is more important today than ever before, and we are reaching more people with greater levels of help than at any time in our history."
"I feel privileged to be taking on the role of Senior Treasurer at such an important time. I am looking forward to helping our excellent staff face the challenges of the charity’s next phase and continuing their good work supporting clergy and their families.”
Senior Treasurer (Chair), Richard Farmbrough
Changes to our Court of Assistants
Two other new appointments were also welcomed at the Annual Assembly, with current Trustee, Constance Chinhengo moving to become a Treasurer (Vice Chair), and Anna McDonald joining us as a new Trustee.
Three other trustees completed their period of service - The Reverend Canon Jack Dunn, Stephen Hogg and Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney. They were thanked for their input and commitment to the work of the Trust and the people we seek to serve.
