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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to Hospital Chaplain, The Revd Lucy Roose and Army Chaplain, The Revd Dr Alex Bennett CF for sharing their experiences with our staff team today, as we learnt about the wide-ranging roles and responsibilities of Chaplains. 📸 Pictured with our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls.

From left to right, Lucy, Ben and Alex are standing smiling in front of a white, wooden door, outside in the sunshine.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the return of our beloved #Christmas Carol Service! 🎟️ We hope you’ll join us for an evening of song, readings and seasonal fellowship, as we celebrate the start of Advent in one of London’s most stunning historic landmarks. www.clergysupport.org.uk/christmas

The logos of Clergy Support Trust and The Charterhouse. Text reads: Booking open. Christmas Carol Service. The Charterhouse Chapel. Monday 30 November. 5.30pm.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We are delighted to have been presented with the Charity of the Year award, by the Association of Charitable Organisations. 🏆 Thank you to our applicants, our donors, partners, clergy and their families for enabling us to do what we do. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/award

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our friends at Sarum College, a theological education institution in Salisbury, are offering opportunities for #clergy and #ordinands to access much-needed respite. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/sarum

A church yard gate, a church spire and a cloudy sky. Text reads: Sarum College to offer subsidised wellness and study breaks. Find out more on our website at www.clergysupport.org.uk/sarum

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you have a background in #fundraising, #events or #communications, and want to play a vital administrative and operational role in the wide-ranging work that we do, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/vacancies

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"It's unbelievable, having that freedom to come and go as you want. It's a godsend!" 🙏 We were privileged to help Martin with a Health grant towards a mobility scooter, to regain his independence. Read his story: www.clergysupport.org.uk/martin

Martin is sat on a dark blue mobility scooter. Behind him is a long stretch of sandy beach, leading to the ocean.

Martin is sat on a dark blue mobility scooter, parked on the beach, facing the sea. The sky is a tranquil blue, with light clouds.

A zoomed in photo of the rear-view mirror of a mobility scooter. Martin is in the reflection, wearing glasses and a cap.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It may be a little early to be thinking about #Christmas, but we know how quickly people's calendars fill up! 🎄 Save the date for Monday 30 November, 5.30pm as our popular Carol Service returns, this year at The Charterhouse Chapel. Tickets will be available later this month - Watch this space!

In the background is the interior of The Charterhouse Chapel, with wooden pews and stone pillars. Text reads: Save the date. Christmas Carol Service. The Charterhouse Chapel. Monday 30 November. 5.30pm.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Save the Parish's recent report, on the decline in the number of #clergy in frontline ministry, matches much of what we're seeing amongst our applicants. Research shows that a growing number are struggling with anxiety, or probable clinical depression. premierchristian.news/en/news/arti...

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Church leaders warn vicars becoming an "endangered species" - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis

New report shows British vicars are becoming rarer as resignations outpace retirements and fewer people heading into the job.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Like many of you, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pastor Robert Guanco. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, family, friends, his Church in Eastbourne, and all those who attended Big Church Festival last weekend.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What's that, staff dogs, Monty and Cooper? You want to remind eligible clergy households that they can apply for an Emergency Grant towards vet bills, that aren't covered by insurance? 🐾 This #InternationalDogDay, find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/pets

Monty is a black Labrador. He's facing the camera, sitting in his garden, holding his bunny toy proudly in his mouth.

Cooper is a small, white dog, sitting peacefully and sleepily on his dog bed.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The exterior of Sarum College Cathedral Close, a red-bricked victorian building, in the sunshine. Text reads: Sarum College to offer subsidised wellness and study breaks. Our friends at Sarum College, a theological institution in Salisbury, are offering opportunities for clergy and ordinands to access much-needed respite.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The challenges that come hand-in-hand with ministry mean that clergy may not have the time to prioritise their wellbeing. 🙏 That why we're delighted to support clergy households to afford breaks, including Emma, Paul and Maisie, pictured here up Hallin Fell in the Lake District last week.

Emma, Paul and their border collie, Maisie, are standing atop a large hill. In the distance is a wide river, tall trees, greenery and mountains, below a row of ominous grey clouds in the sky.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Are you the parent or guardian of a Church of England #clergy child (aged 12-17)? The University of Chester are conducting a creative research study into the unique experiences of clergy children. To learn more, and see if your child would like to take part, please email L.lovett@chester.ac.uk

A group of young people are gathered in a circle, looking at a mobile phone screen just out of shot.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

As part of our guest blog series, Prof James Woodward, former Principal of Sarum College, explores the impact of the Ministry Training Fund, and suggests two radical shifts to theological learning. Read more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/woodward #Ordinand #Curate #Clergy

Professor James Woodward, sat in a leather armchair, facing the camera. He is wearing a dark blue jumper, covering a light blue shirt. A glimpse of a full bookshelf is behind him.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Are you the parent or guardian of a Church of England #clergy child (aged 7-11)? The University of Chester are conducting a creative research study into the unique experiences of clergy children. To learn more, and see if your child would like to take part, email L.lovett@chester.ac.uk

Three young children are taking part in arts and crafts, with colourful card and Pritt Stick glue.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

What's that, staff cats, Nelson and Winnie? You want to remind eligible clergy households that they can apply for an Emergency Grant towards vet bills, that aren't covered by insurance? 🐾 This #InternationalCatDay, find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/pets

On the left, a black cat with yellow eyes, looking up disapprovingly at its owner. On the right, a ginger cat, with white paws and a white tummy, stood atop a wheelie bin.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Have you been supported by a grant from the Trust, in the first six months of this year? 🗓️ If so, you may have been sent a Satisfaction Survey by email at the end of last week. Please do take five minutes to complete this if you can. Your feedback is invaluable in helping to inform the work we do.

A man has a laptop placed on his lap. On the screen, it reads: Clergy Support Trust. Satisfaction Survey. How did we help?

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thank you to the wonderful team at Lambeth Palace for letting us use their Old Study and State Drawing Room for the Extraordinary Assembly of our Governors last week! 🙏

The exterior of Lambeth Palace, the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury since the thirteenth century.

Two oil paintings hang on either side of a wooden mantelpiece, adorned with two ceramic vases and a carriage clock. Two settees sit on either side of a circular, polished wooden table, atop a patterned red carpet.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls will be a guest on Premier Christian Radio this morning. 🎙️ Tune into Big Breakfast for 'Just like Jesus' at 8.30am, as they chat about how we can all play a part in supporting our #church leaders. www.premier.plus/stations/premier-christian-radio

A studio microphone and a pair of professional headphones. Text reads: Tune into Premier Christian Radio, Today at 8.30am.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

After twenty years of supporting Christian leaders, our friends at The Mind and Soul Foundation are concluding their work as a charity. 🧡 Their team have generously chosen to pass many of their enriching blog posts, articles and digital resources onto us. www.clergysupport.org.uk/mind-soul

Crashing ocean waves. The two logos of Clergy Support Trust and Mind & Soul are accompanied by the following text: Find out more about this exciting new collaboration at www.clergysupport.org.uk/mind-soul

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Could you be our next Trustee? We’re looking for two new Trustees to join Clergy Support Trust at an exciting time in our work helping to shape the future of a charity that supports Anglican clergy and their families across the UK. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/vacancies

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

"Clergy Support Trust are essential. Coming from all walks of life, those who are called to ministry have circumstances as unique and individual as the places where they serve." www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/22-may/comment/opinion/archbishop-of-canterbury-clergy-need-care-too

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Archbishop of Canterbury: Clergy need care, too

The work of charities such as the Clergy Support Trust is essential, says Sarah Mullally

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

"It was a privilege to have the Archbishop of Canterbury with us, both as a valued Honorary President of the Trust, and given her clearly-stated focus on clergy wellbeing." Our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls reflects on our 371st Festival. www.clergysupport.org.uk/blog

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. The Archbishop is stood behind a podium, giving a speech.

The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls is standing behind a podium, addressing a room of seated guests. Above him is a bright, grand chandelier.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. The Archbishop is stood in the pulpit, giving the sermon, dressed in a golden robe.

The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls is dressed in white clerical robes with a black stole. He is giving a testimonial in St Paul's Cathedral, and behind him are other clergy, seated and wearing golden robes.

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Association for Promoting Retreats @promotingretreats.org · 28/04/2026

The first day of our Diocesan Spiritual Wellbeing Conference this week has been truly blessed - with inspiring speakers (including Ben from @clergysupport.bsky.social), stimulating conversations, and (as always) a wonderful warm welcome from all the Launde Abbey team! Thank you all. #wellbeing

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Association for Promoting Retreats @promotingretreats.org · 27/04/2026

Praying this week for Spirituality Advisers and others who work in diocesan wellbeing departments as they gather at Launde Abbey for the biennial APR Spirituality Conference. And giving thanks for Ben Cahill-Nicholls of the @clergysupport.bsky.social and Chris Cook as they join the conversations

The imposing medieval building of Launde Abbey

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

We hope all of our applicants, their families, our supporters and our Bluesky followers have a joyous #Easter and an enjoyable bank holiday weekend. We're thinking about every #clergy household, as you celebrate with your congregations.

A Holy Bible, sat on a wooden table, next to a cluster of colourful Easter eggs.

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Graeme 🦋 @fatherhilarious.blog · 01/04/2026

Spiralling personal debt feels inescapable. Five years ago I sought help. Thanks to great advice and a support plan... today that debt is cleared. For me, @clergysupport.bsky.social and Churches Mutual Credit Union worked together to help. I give thanks today for all debt advice services. 🙏🥰

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day, to all who celebrate it! 🍀 Last year, we supported Church of Ireland clergy households with 117 grants, totalling over £116,000. From Armagh to Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe, Clogher to Meath and Kildare, we are privileged to walk alongside clergy and their families.

A shamrock. Text reads: Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Today is #InternationalWomensDay, and we are thankful for all of the female clergy, clergy partners and children who have shared their stories with us this year. 💜 We always - and will always - welcome feedback on how we can best support women in clergy households. www.clergysupport.org.uk/stories

Four photos of different women. Clockwise, Becca is wearing a floral shirt and clerical collar; Heidi is in the woods with her two children; Esther is carrying her son on her back; Shirley is wearing a red shirt and clerical collar.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

"I have autism, ADHD and dyslexia, so a Health grant from Clergy Support Trust was a big support." We were privileged to fund assistive technologies to help with Ben's training, including specialist audio equipment to block out distracting background noise. www.clergysupport.org.uk/bens-story

Ben is wearing a white robe, and is standing in front of a stained glass church window. He is behind a small lectern, equipped with a standing microphone.

Ben is sat at a desk. On his left is an open bible. In front of him is an iPad with a keyboard. He is wearing a pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

Ben is wearing a white robe, and standing in front of a stained glass church window.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Since we reopened in January, we've received over 1,000 applications from clergy households in need, just like Lina and her family. This Lent, please help us to support them with a monthly gift of any amount. Donate today: www.clergysupport.org.uk/lent

Text reads: Help us to journey alongside thousands of clergy and their families in need. Support our Lent Appeal.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Were you one of the over 2,900 households we supported with a grant or service last year? 🏠 Check your email inbox - We'd love it if you'd take a few moments to complete the survey we've sent you. Your feedback will help us to improve what we do, and to better tailor our offering.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Our 371st Festival Dinner is an evening of fellowship and fundraising, as we ask guests to support our work journeying alongside thousands of clergy and their families. We hope to see you there, as we raise funds for our vital grants and services. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/festival

A golden chandelier, letting off a warm yellow light, hanging from the ceiling of Plaisterers' Hall.

The interior of Plaisterers' Hall. Chandeliers let off a warm, yellow glow. Guests are sat at circular tables, with white tablecloths, glasses and plates.

The interior of Plasterers' Hall. In the background, paintings of former Masters of The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers are hung. Formally dressed guests are engaged in conversation, sat at circular tables.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This #AshWednesday, as we mark the start of #Lent, our thoughts are with our applicants, including the many clergy who will be leading their communities through this time of prayer and worship.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy #ShroveTuesday #PancakeDay! 🥞 Last year, over £900,000 of the grants we provided were for general living expenses and energy costs, including milk, eggs and the electricity and gas needed to cook food. No clergy household should struggle to afford the essentials.

A pile of American-style pancakes, covered in flour and maple syrup, topped with chopped strawberries and bananas.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Academics from Bournemouth University have published 'Fearfully and Wonderfully Made', a study into the wellbeing of disabled and neurodivergent clergy, co-commissioned by Clergy Support Trust. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/disabled-neu...

Text reads: What barriers do disabled and neurodivergent clergy face?

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Recognising the stresses and pressures of their calling, Synod – the Church of England's governing body – has voted to ensure clergy can access therapy. Today's news is a welcome step in a better direction. Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/synod-2026

Text reads: Clergy to access independent counselling, says General Synod.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The choirs of Blackburn, St Albans and St Paul's Cathedral will sing as one; we'll hear from clergy and their families who've been supported by the Trust; we'll worship together, and give thanks for the people who dedicate their lives to their communities. www.clergysupport.org.uk/festival

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

"The Church of England's own research shows that many clergy are anxious about their finances. This grant from the Archbishops' Council is an important recognition of that." - The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls, Chief Executive Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/vital-funding

Text reads: Church of England provides £500,000 to support the Trust's vital work.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Since we reopened earlier this month, we've received over 800 applications for support from clergy and their families. Our small, hard-working team will endeavour to respond to all of the queries, emails and applications we have received as soon as we can. Thank you so much for your patience.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Today, Dame Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury. “As an Honorary President of Clergy Support Trust, and as chair of the Triennium Funding Working Group, Archbishop Sarah understands well the challenges facing clergy." - Our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls

Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, wearing a black jacket, pink shirt and white clerical collar.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Clergy Support Trust - READY! 🥊 Well done to The Revd Rachael Phillips, a priest from Darlington and former Army captain, for an impressive effort on BBC's #Gladiators last weekend. “Jesus said turn the other cheek, and I did, and I got battered there as well!” 📷 Photo credit: BBC Gladiators

Rachael is stood in a forest. She is wearing a black top and white clerical collar. Her arms are folded, and she is looking at the camera. Behind her, her name is shown in large, pink capital letters.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🕛 🥳 🎉 Thank you to our applicants, our donors, our Governors and Stewards for your support in 2025. Demand for our vital services continues to grow. If your New Year's Resolution is to give more to charity, please consider making a donation. Donate: www.clergysupport.org.uk/donate

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

From the whole team here at Clergy Support Trust, we hope you all have a restful, very Merry #Christmas 🎁 🎄

A Christmas tree, decorated with baubles and artificial snow, topped with a red star.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We're blessed to be able to do what we do. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who made our work in 2025 possible. As we log off for a break, we hope you all have a joyous, restful Christmas. Discover our impact: www.clergysupport.org.uk/2025

Text reads: In 2025, 2900 households were supported with a grant or service. 7000 grants were given to clergy and their families across the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Isle of Man. £1.4m in grants was provided to help cover the essentials, like household appliances.

Text reads: The number of retired clergy households applying for support has grown sixfold in the past five years.

Text reads: We provided over £973,000 in Health grants, to help applicants with physical or mental health conditions. We provided over £583,000 in Wellbeing support, to help carers, clergy children and people with special educational needs.

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

"The challenge is to develop structures and systems that enable clergy to flourish in their calling, so the vocational aspect of their ministry doesn't get squeezed out by other concerns." Find out more: www.clergysupport.org.uk/living-ministry

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Tune into Premier Christian Radio this morning, as our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls talks about the joys and pressures of being a Church leader at Christmas. Listen now: www.premier.plus/stations/pre...

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Clergy Support Trust @clergysupport.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Thank you to The Daily Express for talking with our Chief Executive, The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls, and shining a spotlight on the financial challenges facing retired clergy and their families. Read the article: www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2145... ©️ The Daily Express

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Church of England crisis as pensioner priests forced into poverty

EXCLUSIVE: England's clergy are living in a state of "anxiety" amid rising cost-of-living, housing insecurity and pension cuts.

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