Younis Francis
Younis Francis is an Anglican priest in the Church of England who has served in parochial ministry in the Diocese of Southwark. He was appointed Rector of St John the Divine with St Francis, Selsdon, in 2021, and has also served as Vicar of St Philip's, Norbury. He is an Honorary Canon of Southwark Cathedral.
Early life
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Ministry
St Philip's, Norbury
Francis served as Vicar of St Philip's, Norbury (Croydon).[1] A 2013 Croydon Council news report described computer and internet workshops hosted at St Philip's Church, Beech Road, led by volunteers and attended by around 30 local residents weekly; Francis was quoted describing the sessions as popular and well-attended.[2]
A Croydon primary school news item recorded that "Father Younis Francis", described as vicar of St Philip's, attended a Harvest Festival celebration and gave a short talk on the meaning of Harvest.[3]
Charity Commission reporting for the Parochial Church Council of St Philip, Norbury, identified him as the incumbent in the charity's governance and mission statement.[4] A subsequent PCC report noted that he left St Philip's in June 2021, with the benefice becoming vacant in July 2021.[5]
St John the Divine with St Francis, Selsdon
In 2021 Francis was appointed Rector of St John the Divine with St Francis, Selsdon.[1] A local residents' publication also announced the appointment (subject to completion of procedures).[6]
Diocesan and parish directories list him as clergy at Selsdon, St John the Divine, and provide contact details for the parish.[7][8]
Charity Commission reporting for the Parochial Church Council of St John the Divine, Selsdon, describes the PCC's role in cooperating with the incumbent, identifying Francis as incumbent in the parish's governance documentation.[9]
Southwark Cathedral
Francis has been styled "Revd Canon" in diocesan/parish listings, reflecting his position as an Honorary Canon of Southwark Cathedral.[7] The Church Times appointments notice for his move to Selsdon also described him as "Vicar of St Philip's, Norbury".[1]
Governance and community organisations
Companies House records show "FRANCIS, Younis, Revd" served as a director of The Selsdon Centre Trust from 16 November 2022 to 27 October 2024, and give his month/year of birth as April 1966 and occupation as "Rector of Church".[10] The company's filing history includes an appointment form recording his appointment date.[11]
The Trust's charity reporting also lists him among directors (appointed 16 November 2022).[12]
Community work
While serving in Norbury, Francis supported community digital-inclusion activity through free computer workshops hosted at St Philip's Church, described by Croydon Council as attracting strong local participation.[13]
Other roles
Charity reporting for the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St John the Divine, Selsdon, identifies Francis as the incumbent.[14] Companies House filings for The Selsdon Centre Trust record the appointment of "Revd Younis Francis" as a director (appointed 16 November 2022).[15]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Appointments". Church Times. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Helping communities get online". Croydon News (Croydon Council). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Harvest Festival Celebration". Norbury Manor Primary School. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Report and accounts (PCC of St Philip, Norbury)". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Report and accounts (PCC of St Philip, Norbury)". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "The Selsdon Gazette (May 2021)" (PDF). Selsdon Residents' Association. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Selsdon, St John The Divine". Diocese of Southwark. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Selsdon, St John the Divine". A Church Near You. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Report and accounts (PCC of St John the Divine, Selsdon)". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "THE SELSDON CENTRE TRUST – Officers". Companies House. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "THE SELSDON CENTRE TRUST – Filing history". Companies House. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "The Selsdon Centre Trust – Report and statement of financial activities (year ended 31 March 2023)". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Helping communities get online". Croydon Council News. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "Parochial Church Council of St. John the Divine, Selsdon (charity record)". Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ↑ "THE SELSDON CENTRE TRUST – filing history". Companies House. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
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