The Church Commissioners is a body managing the historic property assets of the Church of England with an endowment reported to be worth at least $8.1 billion.
The Commissioners are tasked with managing an investment portfolio to support the Church of England’s work across the country as well as providing financial assistance for in areas of need and opportunity.
The vast majority of spending is committed to supporting the church at national and local levels including funding towards the ministry of bishops and cathedrals and for missions at parish level. They also fund a large share of clergy pensions.
All funding is delivered through to organisations within the Church of England and there is no opportunity to apply for financial support from the Commissioners at present. More information on the Church Commissioners can be found here.
