Allchurches Trust Limited

Who we are

Allchurches Trust Limited is a registered charity established in 1972 which seeks to promote the Christian faith and other charitable purposes. It is also the owner of the Ecclesiastical Insurance Group (Ecclesiastical) which was established in 1887 to protect the Anglican Church and return profits to the Church’s charitable work. ATL derives its income from its trading subsidiary, Ecclesiastical, and from investment returns generated from its Endowment Fund (currently valued at some £69 million).

Ecclesiastical is a specialist insurance, risk management and financial services group with a strong reputation for integrity and personal service. It provides insurance, insurance broking and investment services to churches, schools, owners of secular heritage properties and charities. It has an annual turn-over of some £300 million and – with branches in Australia, Canada and Ireland - a staff of some 1,500 worldwide. Although Ecclesiastical is a commercial organisation, it has remained true to its founding values and its mission is to deliver a sustainable, long term financial return, in the form of charitable grants and capital growth, to Allchurches Trust.

The Trustees of Allchurches are committed to achieve the objectives and manage the affairs of the charity in a way which enhances public trust and support. In 2016, the Trust donated some £13.2 million in support of its objectives.