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Can you donate to the Church Times Train-A-Priest (TAP) Fund?

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04 April 2025

Every penny raised will go to ordinands in Africa as they prepare for ministry

THANK you to readers who responded to last week’s request to donate to the Church Times Train-A-Priest (TAP) Fund appeal: the total raised so far is now in double figures: £11,579.51.

We are still a long way off last year’s total of £45,0000, however. As in the past four years, every penny raised will go to ordinands in Africa as they prepare for ministry in challenging conditions. Thanks to a legacy of nearly £80,000, TAP grants continue to be available to any English ordinands who experience financial difficulties. (These are disbursed by the Ministry Division.)

Donations can be made quickly and securely here.

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