Queen Anne's Bounty

noun

1. 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
2. the office or board administering this fund

Example Sentences

The investment fund has its roots in Queen Anne’s Bounty, established in 1704 to help support impoverished clergy.

From Seattle Times

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

Queen Anne's Bounty was formed in 1704 to help support poor clergy.

From BBC

The fund, known in the 18th century as Queen Anne's Bounty, has now developed into a £10.1bn investment trust.

From BBC

Church of England, status of, in 1897, 401; national regard for, 401; parochial system of, 401; benefactions to, during present era, 402; reduced incomes of livings belonging to, 402; notwithstanding work of Ecclesiastical Commission, 402; and of Queen Anne’s bounty, 402; readjustment of incomes of livings needed, 402; dioceses of, abroad, 403; clergy of, abroad, 403; christianity of, a reconciler of rival creeds, 403; tributes to world-wide efficacy of doctrines of, 404.

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