Queen Anne's Bounty
Britishnoun
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a fund formed by Queen Anne in 1704 for the augmentation of the livings of the poorer Anglican clergy. In 1948 the administrators of the fund were replaced by the Church Commissioners for England
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the office or board administering this fund
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They commissioned a forensic audit into the origins of a historic financial fund known as the Queen Anne's Bounty, originally set up to support clergy and parishes and the precursor of the modern-day fund.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
The investment fund has its roots in Queen Anne’s Bounty, established in 1704 to help support impoverished clergy.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
The investigation, which was initiated by the Church Commissioners, a charity managing the Church's investment portfolio, looked into the Church's investment fund, which back in the 18th century was known as Queen Anne's Bounty.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023
The fund, known in the 18th century as Queen Anne's Bounty, has now developed into a £10.1bn investment trust.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2022
He was indefatigable and at length successful in his attempts to obtain for them from the Crown that grant which is known by the name of Queen Anne's Bounty.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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