The Church Of England Pensions Board
Also known as: Bishop Morley College, Church Workers Pensions Augmentation Fund, Clergy (widows and Dependants) Pensions Augmentation Fund, Clergy Pensions Augmentation Fund, Clergy Retirement Housing Trust, Clergy Widows and Dependants Pensions Augmentation Fund, Suffolk Clergy Housing Trust, The Church Workers Pensions Augmentation Fund, The Rev Joshua Case Trust
Provides the best possible support and care, within available resources, to those who have retired from stipendiary and lay ministry within the Church of England, and to their dependants, through the provision of retirement and supported housing, and through discretionary grants to ensure beneficiaries have a minimum income standard.
Activities & Mission
Provides the best possible support and care, within available resources, to those who have retired from stipendiary and lay ministry within the Church of England, and to their dependants, through the provision of retirement and supported housing, and through discretionary grants to ensure beneficiaries have a minimum income standard.
Grants
The Church Of England Pensions Board makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £43,291,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 88). How is this calculated?
Higher than 83% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £41,967,000 | £43,291,000 | £43,175,000 | £152,384,000 | £0 | 191 / 0 |
| 2024 | £63,673,000 | £41,228,000 | £41,145,000 | £151,906,000 | £0 | 184 / 0 |
| 2023 | £43,606,000 | £38,467,000 | £38,388,000 | £128,108,000 | £0 | 179 / 0 |
| 2022 | £31,664,000 | £34,859,000 | £34,778,000 | £123,563,000 | £0 | 179 / 0 |
| 2021 | £29,066,000 | £30,244,000 | £30,176,000 | £131,858,000 | £0 | 176 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Church Of England Pensions Board
What does The Church Of England Pensions Board do?
Provides the best possible support and care, within available resources, to those who have retired from stipendiary and lay ministry within the Church of England, and to their dependants, through the provision of retirement and supported housing, and through discretionary grants to ensure beneficiaries have a minimum income standard.
How much income did The Church Of England Pensions Board report in 2025?
The Church Of England Pensions Board reported total income of £41.97m and reported expenditure of £43.29m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Church Of England Pensions Board?
The Church Of England Pensions Board has a program ratio of 102.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 88 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Church Of England Pensions Board registered as a charity?
The Church Of England Pensions Board was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1964 as charity number 236627. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Church Of England Pensions Board?
The Church Of England Pensions Board is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is HAROLD CLIVE MATHER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Church Of England Pensions Board operate?
The Church Of England Pensions Board operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Church Of England Pensions Board a registered charity?
Yes — The Church Of England Pensions Board is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 236627.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bishop Morley College
- Church Workers Pensions Augmentation Fund
- Clergy (widows and Dependants) Pensions Augmentation Fund
- Clergy Pensions Augmentation Fund
- Clergy Retirement Housing Trust
- Clergy Widows and Dependants Pensions Augmentation Fund
- Suffolk Clergy Housing Trust
- The Church Workers Pensions Augmentation Fund
- The Rev Joshua Case Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated