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Church of England Allocates £100M for Slavery Reparations

1/11/2026

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The Church of England plans to allocate £100 million for slavery reparations.
A survey shows that 61% would redirect donations if funds were used for reparations, while 81% prefer support for local parishes.
Former Archbishop Justin Welby endorses the plan, which follows a report linking church funds to historical slavery.
Despite backlash, the Church Commissioners plan to distribute £6 billion over three years to support local parishes and clergy wellbeing.

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The Church of England plans to allocate £100 million for slavery reparations.
A survey shows that 61% would redirect donations if funds were used for reparations, while 81% prefer support for local parishes.
Former Archbishop Justin Welby endorses the plan, which follows a report linking church funds to historical slavery.
Despite backlash, the Church Commissioners plan to distribute £6 billion over three years to support local parishes and clergy wellbeing.