Clergy PR101¶
Clergy is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Professions category.
534 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.26% 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 | 191 | 0.27% |
| £10k - £100k | 151 | 0.21% |
| £100k - £250k | 74 | 0.33% |
| £250k - £500k | 37 | 0.33% |
| £500k - £1m | 21 | 0.30% |
| £1m - £10m | 25 | 0.27% |
| Over £10m | 23 | 1.02% |
| Total | 522 | 0.27% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 485 | 0.28% |
| ccni | 25 | 0.36% |
| oscr | 24 | 0.10% |
| Total | 534 | 0.26% |
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. |
£47,039,000 |
| 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 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. |
£35,716,000 |
| 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 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. |
£24,940,887 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| CHARITY OF ANN EDWARDS [Charity number: 263956] The Charity of Ann Edwards was est by a bequest of Ann Edwards, for the building of almshouses to house clergy widows & female dependants of clergymen who had served in the Diocese of Gloucester. The almshouses were sold, & a new development of 8 housing units at Abbeydale was completed in 1994. The 1993 CC Scheme widened the qualification for residence to any poor single lady members of the CofE |
£111,270 |
| ARCHANGEL MICHAEL [Charity number: 1135277] TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE HOLY DOCHEIARIOU MONASTERY IN MOUNT ATHOS (AGIONOROS-GREECE) AND OTHER MONASTERIES OR CHURCHES. TO FINANCE MEETINGS,FESTIVALS, PILGRIMAGES AND THE RELIEF OF THE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OF CLERGY, LAITY ANDTHE SICK OR POOR THROUGH GRANTS OR SERVICES. |
£32,750 |
| CHARITY OF CHARLES WILLIAM WILLOCK DAWES [Charity number: 252373] To assist the maintenance and education of ecclesiastical students for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark, and for the maintenance and support of all or any of the Roman Catholic Priests or the maintenance of Roman Catholic Churches or Chapels in the Diocese, or for the support of poor Roman Catholic orphans in the Diocese. |
£16,738 |
| ST LUKE'S CENTRE [Charity number: 1111058] The centre offers education and wellness training for priests and religous throughout the UK and Ireland.The centre provides an initial assessment and evaluation of priests and religous men and women, who find themselves in need of psychological or spiritual care, and offers assessment of candidates for the priesthood and religous life, with the aim of preventing difficulties before they occur. |
£176,209 |
| THE ARCHDEACON DUCAT FUND [Charity number: 219556] Relief to clergy in financial need in the archdeaconary of Berkshire. |
£2,780 |
| MRS REBECCA ALDRIDGE [Charity number: 251634] To pay and apply the income to any charitable purpose approved by the vicar of St Stephen with St John, Westminster. |
£1,057 |
| THE CLEAVER ORDINATION CANDIDATES FUND [Charity number: 313473] The Cleaver Ordination Candidates Fund exists for the support and encouragement of Anglo-Catholic ordinands committed to a traditional understanding of the priesthood and historic episcopate, and to urge the importance of continuing sound theological learning amongst the clergy. |
£67,316 |
| THE HINDU CENTRE (EAST LONDON) [Charity number: 254982] PROMOTING HINDU RELIGION, RUNNING RADHA KRISHNA TEMPLE, HOLDING CONGREGATION, GIVE RELIGIOUS TALK TO SCHOOL CHILDREN VISITS PRAYERS MEETINGS, FUNERALS, CEREMONIES, EVENTS LIKE BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, WEDDINGS (INDIAN & REGISTRY OFFICE WEDDING), NAMING CEREMONY, BABY SHOWER CEREMONY, CELEBRATION OF ALL FESTIVALS, PRIESTS SERVICES, IN THE TEMPLE & OUTSIDE THE TEMPLE. ASTROLOGY & PALMISTRY SERVICE. |
£298,246 |
| MAZZOLDI MISSIONARIES [Charity number: 1215526] THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:TO ADVANCE THE ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS BY PROVIDING:I) PAYMENTS TO SUPPORT ROMAN CATHOLIC MISSIONARY PRIESTS IN THEIR MISSIONARY WORK AND/OR EVANGELISM PLACEMENT,II) PAYMENTS TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING OF ROMAN CATHOLIC MISSIONARY PRIESTS. |
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| 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 |
