OUR due to everyone who has donated to the Church Times Train-A-Priest (TAP) Fund appeal this Lent. Donations up to now have reached a complete of £11,533.02, which can be added to a generous legacy received last yr.
In 2026, TAP will once more support those exploring a calling to serve within the Church of England. For the primary time, TAP grants can be available not simply to ordinands facing financial hardship, but in addition to people at an earlier stage of exploring their vocation. Our hope is that the supply of TAP grants will help to widen access by removing a few of the barriers to participation for people from less financially secure situations.
Every penny that you may give will go to those in need of additional support as they prepare for ministry. Nothing is retained to cover administrative expenses.
If you haven’t already done so, may we encourage you to contemplate making a donation? You may give online quickly and securely at: churchtimes.co.uk/train-a-priest-fund
Or you’ll be able to give by cheque or charity voucher. Please make cheques payable to: “The TAP Fund” and send to: TAP Fund, Church Times, Hymns Ancient & Modern, 13a Hellesdon Road, Norwich NR6 5DR.
If you might be a UK payer of income or capital gains tax, a payment by Gift Aid implies that the Church Times, through the Hymns Ancient & Modern charity, can get well 25p for each £1 that you just give. If your donation is eligible for Gift Aid, please include a accomplished TAP Gift Aid form (available on our website) along with your cheque. You can even go for Gift Aid when making a web-based donation.
Source: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/6-march/news/uk/church-times-train-a-priest-tap-fund-can-you-help-to-nurture-a-vocation
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