The National Society provides support to all involved in religious education, school worship or the management of schools with an Anglican foundation. Its activities include, training courses, publications, resources for teachers and students, inspection of schools and information on legal issues.
Founded in 1811 before the State supported education, its original title was 'The National Society for Promoting the Education of the Poor in the Principles of the Established Church throughout England and Wales', today its full title is 'The National Society (Church of England) for Promoting Religious Education'.
The Society has campaigned as a Christian voice in education from its foundation. Today it works in partnership with the General Synod Board of Education sharing in the negotiation of legislation affecting educational issues.
As a voluntary body the Society relies on membership subscriptions, donations, legacies, investments and the sale of its publications and services to continue its important work.
