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What is Project Spire and why is it dividing the Church of England?

The church’s £100m project aims to address past connections to slavery, but critics say funds should help struggling parishes

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1

Church of England sheds light on 'shameful' slave trade ties

A letter written by an enslaved person in Virginia 300 years ago seeking freedom is part of a new exhibition exploring the Church of England's historic links to slavery

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Apology from CofE fund boss at exhibition exploring historic links with slavery

Enslavement: Voices From The Archives at Lambeth Palace Library features 18th-century ledgers among other pieces.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

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Church of England says it knew of slavery links as fund set up to address 'shameful' past

The Church of England knew it was investing in the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century, the head of its investment arm said on Wednesday, after it committed 100 million pounds ($121 million) to address the "shameful" wrongs of links to slavery.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

Church slave trade links report prompts £100m funding to ‘address past wrongs’

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: ‘I am deeply sorry for these links. It is now time to take action to address our shameful past.’

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

C of E setting up £100m fund to ‘address past wrongs’ of slave trade links

Church to back community projects to compensate for financially benefiting from chattel slavery

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury calls church’s slave trade links a ‘source of shame’

The church’s investigation found its predecessor fund had invested ‘significant amounts’ in the trade of enslaved people.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

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