The Clergy Rest Fund
Also known as: Miss Eleanor Steel Charitable Will Trust
The Charity makes grants to assist needy members of the clergy of the Church of England and makes payments or grants to charitable institutions or other charitable and benevolent objects connected with the Church of England.
Activities & Mission
The Charity makes grants to assist needy members of the clergy of the Church of England and makes payments or grants to charitable institutions or other charitable and benevolent objects connected with the Church of England.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £27,160 | £47,058 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £35,373 | £51,252 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £24,939 | £48,921 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £23,518 | £50,705 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £50,518 | £75,141 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Clergy Rest Fund
What does The Clergy Rest Fund do?
The Charity makes grants to assist needy members of the clergy of the Church of England and makes payments or grants to charitable institutions or other charitable and benevolent objects connected with the Church of England.
How much income did The Clergy Rest Fund report in 2025?
The Clergy Rest Fund reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £47k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Clergy Rest Fund registered as a charity?
The Clergy Rest Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1964 as charity number 233436. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The Clergy Rest Fund?
The Clergy Rest Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Timothy John Briden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Clergy Rest Fund operate?
The Clergy Rest Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Clergy Rest Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Clergy Rest Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 233436.
Details
255 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 9AX
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Also Known As
- Miss Eleanor Steel Charitable Will Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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