He is vice-president of the Christian Children's Fund of Great Britain - a post he has held since 1998 - and he became patron of the Micro Loan Foundation in 1999.
“I am now very much looking forward to taking up my new position at St Paul's and working as a member of the Cathedral's Dean and Chapter.
The Cathedral holds an important place as the Mother Church of the Diocese and it is a great privilege to be joining the rich daily round of worship and prayer, ministry and mission that goes on at St Paul's.
"[citation needed] The Bishop of London said: "Michael's ministry in Kensington has left both the Area and the Diocese spiritually enriched and strengthened.
I am delighted that he will be remaining in London as a trusted senior colleague, bringing his wide experience to the ministry of St Paul's.
[10] Colclough is the bishop in residence and an honorary assistant priest at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge.