Trustees Policy

The object of the Trust is to promote the Christian religion, to contribute to the funds of any charitable institutions, associations, funds or objects and to carry out any charitable purpose.

The majority of the Trust’s donations are used to support the dioceses and cathedrals of the Church of England.

The Trust has a general fund which responds to requests for financial assistance from Anglican churches, churches of other denominations and the Christian community.  The Trust supports appeals from churches for building and restoration projects, repair of church fabric, church community initiatives, religious charities, charities preserving the UK heritage and other charitable causes.

Grants are made out of income derived from the Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc.

Grants will be paid in the form of a single payment.

Restrictions

The Trust is normally unable to support appeals from:

• Charities with political association

• National charities

• Individuals

• Appeals for running costs and salaries

• Appeals from the same recipient twice in one year or in two consecutive years