Retirement housing

For many clergy, retiring from ministry comes with the need to move to a new home, parish and community. Particularly if you have lived in tied accommodation for much of your ministry, this can feel daunting.

Here at the Church of England Pensions Board, we can help you prepare for this transition and look at different housing options that might work for you. We also offer support during your retirement as circumstances change.

How can we help today?

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Your choices

Introducing the range of housing options available to you as you start your search for a retirement home.
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Rental properties

Join more than 1,200 retired clergy in living in one of the Pensions Board's properties available to rent.
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Community Living

Discover our seven purpose-built Community Living schemes across England for independent retirement living.
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Wider rental options

Explore your options further through our network of rental property providers, including charities and private organisations.
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Home ownership

Wish to consider owning a property? We can help you explore your options for later life home ownership.
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Our net zero ambitions

See how we are working hard to enhance the sustainability of our homes, in support of the national Church's climate ambitions...
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Contact us

Have a question? Wish to speak to a Housing Officer? Find out contact details here.

For many clergy, retiring from ministry comes with the need to move to a new home, parish and community. Particularly if you have lived in tied accommodation for much of your ministry, this can feel daunting. Here at the Church of England Pensions Board, we can help you prepare for this transition and look at different housing options that might work for you. We also offer support during your retirement as circumstances change.

Who we help

  • Our retirement housing services are primarily designed to support retiring and retired clergy, as well as their spouses or partners, who have lived in tied accommodation for much of their ministry.
  • Our Community Living schemes also welcome applications from some other groups connected with the Church.
  • We can provide support with exploring options with other housing providers for rental alongside access to home ownership.
  • We also offer welfare advice and housing support services to support our residents.

Let’s get started

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We’re here for you

Watch out short film about Church Retirement Living, and how we can be of service to you.
Nick Griffiths Housing Manager at the Pensions Board

At your service

Discover how our Housing Officers will help you find the right retirement housing option for you.
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Talk things through with us

Let us walk with you to help you find the right retirement property best suited to your needs. It starts with a phone call or a quick email, so please get in touch.

Contact us