Clergy PR101¶
Clergy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Professions category.
539 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.27% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(priests|clergy|vicars?)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 195 | 0.27% |
| £10k - £100k | 153 | 0.22% |
| £100k - £250k | 72 | 0.32% |
| £250k - £500k | 36 | 0.33% |
| £500k - £1m | 21 | 0.31% |
| £1m - £10m | 26 | 0.29% |
| Over £10m | 23 | 1.03% |
| Total | 526 | 0.27% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 490 | 0.29% |
| ccni | 25 | 0.35% |
| oscr | 24 | 0.10% |
| Total | 539 | 0.27% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| CHURCH COMMISSIONERS FOR ENGLAND [Charity number: 1140097] Promoting the mission and ministry of the Church of England especially by supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs, providing funds to support mission activities, paying for bishops' ministry and some cathedral costs, administering the legal framework for pastoral reorganisation and closed church buildings, paying clergy pensions for service prior to 1998 and running the clergy payroll. |
£207,417,455 |
| Society of Jesus Trust of 1929 for Roman Catholic Purposes [Charity number: SC040490] The provision maintenance and upkeep of churches public chapels and presbyteries belonging to or connected with the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain: The provision maintenance and carrying on of the religious services of the said Church in such churches and public chapels or others of a like character:The provision maintenance and upkeep of houses of Study Halls and Colleges for the education and training of Priests and persons desirous of becoming Priests of the said Church: The maintenance and support of and the provision of medical and surgical aid for infirm and aged Priests and clerics of the same Church and the burial of deceased Priests and Clerics of the same Church: The provision of necessary holidays and rest of Priests and Clerics of the said Church engaged in active work for the purposes thereof but so that contributions made by the Trustees under this and the preceding sub-clause shall be made only to or in respect of persons whose own means (if any) are in the opinion of the Trustees inadequate for such purposes: The relief of poor persons professing the Roman Catholic Religion in Great Britain or nearly related to Priests or Clerics of the said Church: The provision maintenance and upkeep of Schools and Colleges for the general education both religious and secular or religious or secular of children and young persons members of the said Church: The provision maintenance and upkeep of Homes for infirm and aged Priests and Clerics of the said Church being in the opinion of the Trustees without adequate means of support and of Almshouses for infirm and aged poor persons being, members of the said Church: The provision maintenance and upkeep of Rest and Retreat house for the instructing in the Doctrines of the Roman Catholic Religion of members of the said Church MAXIUM TEXT REACHED, FURTHER FULL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE CHARITY. |
£48,904,000 |
| THE LONDON DIOCESAN FUND [Charity number: 241083] The principal activity of the London Diocesan Fund is to serve and support the parishes and people within the Diocese of London in their mission of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. It does this operationally through the payment and housing of parish clergy and chaplaincies and support to their ministry. |
£47,309,000 |
| LIVERPOOL ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESAN TRUST [Charity number: 232709] To provide support to the clergy in training, ministry and retirementTo support pastoral work in parishes and local communitiesTo support and direct lifelong Christian education in parishes and schoolsTo preserve and invest in the property infrastructure of the Archdiocese and parishes, facilitating worship and enabling the charitable work of the Church to take place |
£38,660,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL [Charity number: 1199714] To provide support to the clergy in training, ministry and retirement To support pastoral work in parishes and local communities To support and direct lifelong Christian education in parishes and schools To preserve and invest in the property infrastructure of the Archdiocese and parishes, facilitating worship and enabling the charitable work of the Church to take place |
£38,660,000 |
| THE SOUTH LONDON CHURCH FUND AND SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE [Charity number: 249678] Resourcing the Ministry and Mission in every parish Managing the number of clergy in post against budget, and collecting Fairer Shares contributionsProviding clergy training, housing, stipends, pension supporting parish based ministryContributing to national church institutionsProviding education & social outreach fundingProviding Diocesan Retreat House |
£28,536,000 |
| THE GLOUCESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE [Charity number: 251234] The DBF undertakes three principle activities:i. It funds cost associated with the vast majority of Church of England clergy in the diocese,ii. It is responsible for the custody and management of the synod's fundsiii. It provides services to other councils and committees within the diocese, primarily PCCs and schools. |
£24,832,342 |
| THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION [Charity number: 312064] To advance the education of boys and girls from the ages of 11 to 18. The provision of subsidised education for Foundationers (being children of Church of England or Church of Wales clergy of limited means). The provision of means-tested bursaries to pupils whose families would not otherwise be able to afford the full fees and thereby widen access to the education provided by the School. |
£24,385,602 |
| BIRMINGHAM DIOCESAN TRUST [Charity number: 234216] Provision of religious services, maintenance of church, school and related property. Maintenance and support of clergy. Education. Relief of sick and poor catholics and other associated works of charity. |
£24,182,000 |
| THE ST ALBANS DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE [Charity number: 248887] To promote, aid and further the work of the Church of England in the St Albans Diocese.Under Living Gods Love, which was launched in January 2011, the St Albans DBF; deploys the clergy, pays stipends and provides housing for stipendiary clergy; recruits and trains the clergy and readers; offers advice on places of worship; promotes parochial stewardship; develops youth work; promotes RE. |
£22,858,000 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Presbyterian Church Council/Presbytery in Scotland [Charity number: SC051839] a) To serve individuals and families, both old and young, that are affiliated with our organisation by providing ministerial activities for the betterment of their physical, mental, and spiritual health. b) To provide assistance to people in communities where our organisation’s churches are present, providing material help to those in need, spiritual encouragement, and positive events and activities that support individuals and families. c) To establish churches and missions (see Clause 13) with a common system of government and theology that are able to be used as the means to achieve the aforementioned goals. d) This Organisation is the result of large numbers of Hong Kong people migrating to Scotland. The Charity Organisation’s primary focus is Cantonese speaking people. However, the organisation does not exclude people from joining who are not of Hong Kong descent. This organisation does not exclude people based on their language or ethnicity. e) This Organisation will be a governing body to form churches and missions (see Clauses 7 b., 10, 11 d., ) in different communities in Scotland to fulfill the goals of the organisation. Pastors, along with elected non-clergy persons will be members of the governing organisation, referred to as the CPC Council/Presbytery. f) The CPC Council/Presbytery will not prevent its local churches from establishing their own Charitable Organisation for their local church/congregation. If they determine it is needed and necessary each church may establish their own Charitable Organisation, which would be complementary to this Organisation. The CPC Council/Presbytery is a Charitable Organisation that will assist its affiliated congregations in the aforementioned goals. |
£57,789 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROMFORD [Charity number: 1128998] The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar of Romford in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. |
£202,817 |
| SWANSEA AND BRECON DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE [Charity number: 249810] To support the Ministry and Mission of the Church in Wales, particularly in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, as carried out through its Bishop, Clergy and Laity. |
£4,248,766 |
| ST ANDREW HOLBORN CHURCH FOUNDATION [Charity number: 213715] To maintain, repair and renew the fabric, fittings and ornaments of the Guild Church of St Andrew Holborn, its churchyard, the Rectory house (Vicarage) and the Court House. To support the Vicar in the performance of his duties. |
£456,423 |
| GRIT [Charity number: 270195] GRIT is a christian charity and we give money to good causes including medical charities, local charities, missionaries and clergy. |
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| Catholic Marriage Encounter Northern Ireland [Charity number: NI101458] The Charity provides education, advice, guidance and discussions for married couples and couples preparing for marriage, in order that they may have a proper understanding of the rights, duties and responsibilities of a Christian married life, as well as for priests and members of religious orders and others who wish to increase their knowledge and development of their relational skills with their parishioners or in their community in Northern Ireland. |
£1,498 |
| W H BLANDY TRUST [Charity number: 202154] One half of the net income to the Grateful Society in Bristol. The other half to the Vicar of Henbury Church in Bristol. |
£4,086 |
| THE QUEEN VICTORIA CLERGY FUND [Charity number: 213258] The Fund provides relief to serving C-of-E clergy in financial need. It does not consider individual applications but apportions its annual charitable income among the 42 dioceses of the C-of-E using an agreed formula. Each diocese applies the Fund's grant on a confidential basis through its discretionary funds. |
£142,175 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER HALL GREEN BIRMINGHAM [Charity number: 1131758] An Anglican Parish Church open for public worship. Staffed by one full time stipendary clergy in 2011.Regular uniformed organisations meet at the church together with Carers Group, Tots and Co and Day CentreRegular church groups meet for Christian Discipleship learning and developmentVicar is governor of local primary school |
£116,964 |
| THE COLLINS PRIEST EDUCATION FUND [Charity number: 1110804] The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part or parts of the capital for the education of priests and future priests for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham. |
£16,209 |
