Church of England Commits £100M to Address Slave Trade Legacy
The Church of England has taken a significant step in acknowledging and addressing its historic role in the slave trade. It has committed £100 million towards initiatives aimed at repairing the harm caused by its past actions.
The Church's journey, termed 'penitence, partnership, and purpose', began with an investigation that revealed investments in the South Sea Company and profits derived from the slave trade. The Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, archbishop of York, has been vocal about the need for reparatory justice and institutional accountability.
Recently, the Church hosted an event with representatives from the Anglican Communion and Kenya, along with high-level participation from Barbados, Jamaica, and Ghana. The event will culminate in a prayer gathering at the Ark of the Return memorial on April 16, honouring those lost to African chattel enslavement and reaffirming the Church's commitment to remembrance, repentance, and reconciliation.
The Church of England's £100 million commitment will fund a long-term impact investment fund, a grant program, and a research initiative. The archbishop of York has invited other institutions to follow the Church's example and investigate their own historic links to the slave trade, fostering a broader dialogue about accountability and healing.
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