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Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Marsha De Cordova (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.


Church of England: Slavery

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, on what date the board of trustees will meet to approve the application for project spire; and when they plan to make an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 106 of the Charities Act 2011 on the basis of a moral obligation.

Answer

The board of the Church Commissioners has authorised an application to register a new charity which it proposes to call the Fund for Healing, Repair and Justice. Subject to that application, the board would, in future, consider an application to authorise an ex-gratia payment under section 106 of the Charities Act 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82378
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Church of England Slavery Ex gratia payments
Legislation
Charities Act 2011
Link
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