- The Foundation was set up in 1993 in memory of the first Anglican woman to be ordained, the Reverend Dr Florence Li Tim-Oi.
- We are a Christian charity which, in 2029, will celebrate 35 years of supporting women’s training for Anglican ministry.
The Foundation is announcing three new initiatives:
- The Li Tim-Oi Foundation Fellow which will be appointed annually.
- The Li Tim-Oi Foundation Scholarship targeted at students. This will be in association with one of our overseas partner colleges.
- The Annual Li Tim-Oi Book Bursary scheme which will provide vital book grants to women in training for Anglican ministry. Details to follow on our website.
For application details please click the links: Fellowship and Scholarship
We believe that these new initiatives are critically important to the continued development and mission of the Li Tim-Oi Foundation and the Worldwide Anglican Communion. We hope you will appreciate our continued work to support Anglican ministry.
Please note that the Foundation will not be awarding any new individual grants until after we have reviewed our progress on the new initiatives in 2029.
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About Li Tim-Oi
Florence Li Tim-Oi was the first woman to be ordained to the priesthood in the Anglican Communion, on 25 January 1944.
When she was born in May 1907 Li Tim-Oi’s father called her “Much Beloved” because he valued her as a daughter even if others preferred sons. When she was baptised as a student Li Tim-Oi chose the name ‘Florence” after Florence Nightingale, the famous 19th century English nurse.
She was awarded Doctorates of Divinity by General Theological Seminary, New York, and Trinity College University of Toronto.
