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Church of England: Slavery

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeChurch CommissionersTabled Answered 6 July 2025UIN 63010

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what the source of the £100 million fund for healing, repair and justice as part of Project Spire is.

Answered by Marsha De Cordova

I refer the Hon. Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston to the written answer to his question published on 21st March 2025 (UIN 29047). Subject to Charity Commission authorisation the Church Commissioners intends to settle income from its general fund on a new charitable fund through which the Church Commissioners intends to deliver Project Spire.

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