Jamie Allen (priest)

Timothy James Allen (born 1971) is a British Anglican priest, who from 2009 to 2016 was Dean of Taranaki Cathedral, New Zealand.

[4] In 2010, Allen moved with his wife and four children to be vicar, and then dean, of the newly consecrated Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary,[5] New Plymouth, New Zealand.

The family moved to New Zealand just as Carrie completed this treatment, and for some time the cancer was in remission, but it returned metastatically in 2011.

Events during his incumbency included: In July 2014, prompted by the loss of their daughter, the Allens decided to sell their family home[27] and use the funds to establish a charitable trust which would offer a place for people to stay when going through tragedy, with the specific aim of suicide prevention.

[28] The build of the facility was funded by the Allens' donation, by local businesses,[29] people in the community who had been affected by suicide, and through grants.

[37] The facility includes support rooms, a Creative Hub and a Koha Cafe, where people can eat for free or for a donation.