WHO ARE WE?

The Manse Bairns Network is a fellowship of sons and daughters of the Church of Scotland (whether in Scotland or beyond).

Our official title is more formal – the Glasgow Society of the Sons and Daughters of Ministers of the Church of Scotland – a charity formed in 1790 by sons of the manse in business careers. Despite the name, there is no geographical constraint over those who are supported.

WHAT WE DO

The carefully managed investments resulting from early fundraising provide the vast bulk of the funds available for grant-giving today.

The focus of our work is to provide:

1. ๏financial assistance to sons and daughters of deceased Church of Scotland Ministers in hardship. We call these applicants ‘petitioners’. (‘Petitioners’ can apply for support – see GRANTS)
   

1. ๏assistance for education or training in preparation for employment to sons and daughters of all Church of Scotland Ministers (Students can apply for a grant – see GRANTS. Please note that applications should be received by 31st May for the ensuing academic year.). Preference will be shown to sons and daughters training for the ministry
   

All applications for grants will be kept in total confidence. We are a charity registered by OSCR number SC008760

HOW WE ARE ORGANISED

The work of the society is overseen by a Council elected by the membership who act as Trustees of the Charity. The Council meets several times a year and is administered by professional Treasurers and Secretaries. We work closely with the Society for the Benefit of Sons and Daughters of the Clergy of the Church of Scotland (often abbreviated to the Edinburgh Society) and the Esdaile Trust