For many clergy, retiring from ministry means moving to a new home, parish, and community—especially if you've lived in tied accommodation throughout your career. This transition can feel daunting, but the Church of England Pensions Board is here to support you every step of the way.

We offer a range of retirement housing options tailored to retiring and retired clergy, as well as their spouses or partners. Our services also extend to other groups connected with the Church through our Community Living schemes, and we provide welfare advice and housing support to all Pensions Board customers in retirement—whether or not you live in one of our properties.

Our team is here to help you explore the right housing solution for your circumstances, including options within the Church and with external providers. You can start planning up to five years before retirement, and we encourage early conversations to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Use our interactive housing tool, watch our short film, or read our housing guide to begin exploring your options. We’re committed to helping you find a home that supports your wellbeing, independence, and community connection in retirement.

The Church of England Pensions Board administers pension schemes for those who have worked or ministered within the Church, and is one of the Church’s three National Investing Bodies (NIBs).

As an investor, we are committed to active ownership and responsible stewardship. Our goal is to deliver strong, long-term returns to secure the financial futures of our members, while investing in a way that reflects the ethos and ethics of the Church of England. We are guided in this by the Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG).

Our approach includes:

• Responsible Investment: We use our voice, votes, and partnerships to influence change on key issues like climate, human rights, and corporate governance.
• Transparency: We publish annual reports including our Stewardship Report and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, outlining our activities and impact.
• Climate Leadership: We are proud to be at the forefront of climate-related financial reporting, helping shape a sustainable future for our members and the world they retire into.

The Church of England Pensions Board acts as the trustee for the pension schemes and charities it administers, meeting regularly throughout the year to oversee strategy, performance, and compliance.

The Board is made up of 12 members, including a Chair appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York with the approval of General Synod. Other members are elected or appointed by pension scheme members, employers, and other Church-related bodies, ensuring a broad and representative governance structure.

In addition to the trustee members, the Board co-opts non-trustee experts to serve on its committees, bringing specialist knowledge and complementing the skills of appointed trustees. These committees include:

• Audit and Risk Committee
• Housing Committee
• Investment Committee

All trustees and committee members follow a formal Code of Conduct, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in all decision-making.

This governance model reflects the Church’s commitment to ethical leadership and responsible stewardship of its pension schemes and housing services.