The Trust was originally started in 1982 by members of the Order. Founded in 1119, the medieval Knights Templar protected pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and other places of pilgrimage. Our founders wanted to continue helping modern pilgrims by providing practical Christian care in the form of financial support.
The Catholic National Shrine at Walsingham is a self-funded charity and relies on the generosity of the faithful to pay for its operating costs.
Barnabas Fund works to provide hope and aid for the persecuted Church, from Christians, to Christians, through Christians.