Foreign Aid Society

The Foreign Aid Society for the Diffusion of the Gospel on the Continent was formed in 1840 by the amalgamation of the Anglican Central Committee (founded in 1832) and the Continental society (founded in 1819, renamed the European Missionary Society circa 1836). The key figure instrumental in bringing about the merger was Edward Bickersteth, a member of both former organisations. The aim of the societies was the promotion of the cause of the gospel on the continent of Europe. The object of the amalgamated society was stated as follows:

Foreign Aid Society

The Foreign Aid Society for the Diffusion of the Gospel on the Continent was formed in 1840 by the amalgamation of the Anglican Central Committee (founded in 1832) and the Continental society (founded in 1819, renamed the European Missionary Society circa 1836). The key figure instrumental in bringing about the merger was Edward Bickersteth, a member of both former organisations. The aim of the societies was the promotion of the cause of the gospel on the continent of Europe. The object of the amalgamated society was stated as follows: