Governors of the Charity for Relief of the Poor Widows and Children of Clergymen | |
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| Formation | 1655 |
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| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 207736 (England & Wales) |
| Purpose | Supporting and promoting the well-being of future, serving and retired Anglican clergy, and their families |
| Headquarters | 1 Dean Trench Street, London |
Sen. Treasurer | Richard Farmbrough |
Treasurer | The Rev. Nancy Goodrich |
Treasurer | Constance Chinhengo |
CEO | The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls |
Revenue (2022) | £4.6 million |
| Expenses (2022) | £6.6 million |
Employees | 20–25 |
| Website | https://www.clergysupport.org.uk/ |
Clergy Support Trust is a charity which provides support to Anglican clergy (serving and retired), ordinands, curates, and their families, in the UK, Ireland, Diocese in Europe and Diocese of Sodor and Man. In 2022, they supported over 2,300 clergy households.
The charity exists to provide financial and wellbeing support to serving and retired clergy of the Anglican Communion. The Trust is, however, independent of the Church, their services are confidential and they are completely impartial.
The Trust supports Anglican clergy in the Church of England, the Diocese in Europe, the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church in Wales and the Church of Ireland.
It was formerly known as Sons & Friends of the Clergy. The full official name of the charity is Governors of the Charity for Relief of the Poor Widows and Children of Clergymen.