£1bn to heal C of E’s historic slavery links is not enough, Black faith leaders say

Amount proposed is described as ‘just a start’ to rectify the ‘evil’ of enslavement

The £1bn fund proposed to address the Church of England’s historic links to slavery would “just be a start up” to rectify the “evil” of enslavement, Black faith leaders have said.

A report by an oversight group led by descendants of enslaved Africans found the £100m earmarked for the Church’s new investment fund is “not enough” and instead proposed for £1bn to be raised for a “broader healing, repair and justice initiative.”