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Clergy support others
Clergy Support Trust exists to support them
In 2024, we supported almost 2,800 Anglican clergy households across the UK, Ireland, Diocese in Europe and Diocese of Sodor and Man.
This included 1 in 5 of all serving clergy in the Church of England and the Church in Wales, as well as many of those in the Church of Ireland the Scottish Episcopal Church.
We walked alongside them with grants to address the cost of living crisis, such as energy bills; helping clergy to take a well-earned break and recharge on holiday, a respite break or sabbatical; meeting health needs. Services like insomnia support, counselling and coaching.
Our research highlights issues like the wellbeing of minority ethnic clergy, and new initiatives like Wellbeing Workshops and Visiting Caseworkers help ensure everyone in need can receive support.
Become a Governor
Clergy Support Trust has Trustees who run the charity and are responsible, by Royal Charter, to our Governors, who meet at our Annual Assembly. Most recently, the Assembly was held at St Mellitus College, the UK's largest theological training college.
Governors are ambassadors, a source of accountability and advocates of the charity. As well as our closest circle of supporters, they also provide a helpful sounding board for our ideas and proposals, and support the charity's work by spreading the word and approving our Annual Reports.
To become a lifetime Governor, there is a short application form and a much-appreciated donation of £100.
Become a Steward
Our Stewards of the Festival help us to commemorate the past while championing the future, both for choral music and the wellbeing of thousands of clergy and their families.
They play a ceremonial role, processing in our Festival Service at St Paul's Cathedral with presentational wands, and contributing towards the success of one of the oldest choral music events in the world.
They do so alongside Bishops, representatives of the City of London, and the Masters, Prime Warden and Upper Bailiffs of Livery Companies. Their support is also recognised and celebrated in our Order of Service.
To become a Steward for the year ahead, there is a short application form and a much-appreciated donation of £75 per year.