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Grants

Clergy ​The Christian Grants programme supports initiatives that promote Anglican Clergy Wellbeing.

​The Christian Grants programme supports initiatives that promote Anglican Clergy Wellbeing.

​Grants of £10,000 or more per year are available for up to three years. Eligible applicants include churches, small charities, and not-for-profit organisations within the UK, with an annual income up to £1 million. Applications can be submitted at any time, and we aim to make decisions in under five months. We can award grants for up to five years in exceptional circumstances. Please contact us before applying for more than three years of funding.

We welcome applications from churches, small charities, and not-for-profit organisations affiliated with the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church, or the Church of Ireland.

To apply, start by completing the eligibility checker. It will confirm whether you meet the headline criteria for the programme before taking you to the application form.

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Funding guidelines

  • Grant size: Minimum £10,000 per year
  • Length: Up to 3 years (most grants are for 1–2 years)
  • Decision timescale: Up to 5 months
  • Deadlines: None – applications accepted year-round​
  • Organisation type: Churches, small charities, and not-for-profit organisations
  • Organisation size: Annual income up to £1 million (priority given to smaller organisations)
  • Location: UK only
  • Project focus: Supporting Anglican clergy wellbeing​

Projects should focus on services like peer support groups, retreats, mentoring, or pastoral care to support clergy with their health and wellbeing.

Applicants need to have a track record of delivering similar work and have been established for at least 18 months. We prioritise smaller organisations, typically with an annual income under £1 million.

We don’t fund capital projects, sabbaticals, or work conducted overseas.

Full funding guidelines

Application process

Before applying, you’ll need to complete a short eligibility quiz. If eligible, you’ll gain access to the application form.

As part of the application process you’ll be asked to share information about your organisation, the people you support, and the support you’re delivering.

We want to understand your community and the value of the support to the clergy who will receive it. Please be as specific as possible about why the support matters.

Eligibility checker

How to apply

  • Complete the eligibility quiz
  • If eligible, create an account or log in to our application portal
  • Review our application guidance
  • Complete and submit your application online
  • You’ll receive an email confirmation once your application has been submitted
  • We aim to respond within 5 months. If successful, you’ll receive an offer letter with next steps.
  • If unsuccessful, we’ll explain the decision and might invite you to apply again in future

FAQs

What should I do if I don’t understand the guidelines?

If you have any queries about the Christian Projects grant programme, or are unsure whether your project fits our guidelines, please contact us via email or Phone +44(0)20 7264. 4970

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Is there a limit to the size of request?

Your application must be for a minimum of £10,000 per annum. Technically there is no upper limit but, due to restrictions on our budget, grants of more than a total of £70,000 are unlikely to be awarded.

You are funding our organisation already. Can I apply for another grant?

No. Organisations can only have one active grant from us at a time.

How many years’ funding can I apply for?

Up to three years.

Are there deadlines?

No.

What if my application is declined?

Applicants who are unsuccessful will be notified in writing and are required to wait a minimum of 12 months from the date of notification before reapplying.

Can you have a look at my application before I submit it?

We welcome telephone conversations while you are preparing your application and may be able to review draft documents. Phone +44(0)20 7264 4970

Our organisation is looking for funding to support activities outside of the UK. Are we eligible to apply?

No. Under all of our grant programmes, we only fund work within the UK. By UK we mean England (including Isle of Wight), Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Can I apply to the Christian Projects grant programme at the same time as applying to another of your grant programmes?

No. Organisations cannot have more than one active application or active grant from us at a time.

I already have a grant from the Christian Projects grant programme, can I reapply?

Please telephone us to discuss this; you can call us on 020 7264 4970 and please ask for Christine Muskett, the Christian Grants Programme Manager.

How can I apply?

Complete an application form online using the links on this page. Please ensure you have read the full guidelines and completed the eligibility quiz before applying to make sure your application and organisation are eligible.

Can I include more information (e.g. a business plan / impact report / video link) with my application?

Please do not send us any unrequested additional documents or use any links in the application form. In order to be fair to all applicants we have designed our online application form to provide the information we need and we only assess applications based on the information provided in the application form.

I am experiencing technical issues with the application form. What should I do?

If you are experiencing technical issues with our application form please refer to our Technical FAQs below. If this does not address your issue, please contact us.

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Existing grant holders

If you have any questions about your grant, please contact our Clergy team.

Phone +44(0)20 7264 4970, or email us.

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Use it to submit reports or update your organisation’s contact details.

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