About the Kempthorne Bequest

Background

The late John Knowles Kempthorne was a Sales Manager who lived at Windsor, Brisbane. He was a member of the Cathedral congregation and had a great interest in art. He had great faith and a very firm belief that priestly advice and assistance should be available to people seeking it. His bequest to St Francis’ College provides assistance to help achieve that.

In his will, John left a range of assets, the income from which is to be used to assist theological students at St Francis’ College with their training and development as clergy. The distribution of the income was to be recommended by a Board consisting of:

  • The Archbishop of Brisbane.

  • The Principal of St Francis’ Theological College.

  • One Lay Communicant (nominated annually by the Chapter of St John’s Cathedral).

The Board meets annually to recommend the distribution of the income from the bequest. This enables the Principal to bring to the Board, applications for financial assistance from both new and continuing students undertaking formation studies.

The Board is responsible for making recommendations for grant monies to the Trustee: The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane (the Diocese). Upon approval from the Trustee, benefits will then be distributed early in that semester.

The Board has no authority to commit grant monies without prior to approval from the Trustee.

In exercising its powers and duties, the Trustee will have regard to the recommendations made by the Board but will not allow any Board or other party to fetter its discretion.

The Diocese is the trustee of the residue of the estate and will reinvest part of the income from the bequest to ensure that it does not reduce in value over time.

Please give thanks for the life and work of John Knowles Kempthorne and for his generosity in making this bequest.

Guidelines for the Application and Distribution of Bequest Income

Students in the ordained ministry formation program are eligible to apply for a Kempthorne bursary.

As part of your application, you will need to specify how the bursary will assist your participation in the formation program. For example, your application can be for

  • purchase of learning materials including books, digital resources, or computers

  • travel expenses related to study and formation placements (e.g. petrol allowance, repairs and maintenance)

  • purchase of liturgical robes and/or related items

  • cost to attend conferences and supplementary courses

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be assessed on the merit and eligibility of the application.

Applying

Clink on the Submit Application button to complete your application for financial assistance from this bequest. 


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