Clergy Relief Fund
Clergy Relief Fund
The Clergy Relief Fund (CRF) is available to relieve hardship or temporary financial stress for eligible persons. Persons eligible are defined in the Clergy Relief Fund Statute 2016.
Clergy engaged by the Diocese in parish or allied ministry contribute 0.5% of their stipends to the CRF.
An eligible person may apply for a grant for any amount to relieve hardship or temporary financial stress. Full financial details and justification are requested in this instance to assess the need.
A Diocesan Bishop may recommend a grant on behalf of an eligible person for amounts of up to $1,500 without adjudging hardship or temporary financial stress, where a Diocesan Bishop considers such a grant to be pastorally appropriate.
An eligible person may apply for an interest free loan up to $5,000 towards the cost of financial planning for retirement. Such a loan does not require any evidence of hardship or temporary financial stress.
An eligible person may apply for an interest free loan up to $5,000 to relieve hardship or temporary financial stress. Full financial details and justification are requested in this instance to assess the need.