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Church of England's Slavery Reparations Plan Under Pressure

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Updated June 19

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  • Balanced Overview of Reparations Debate — 1 source

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The Church of England's slavery reparations plan is currently facing pressure and debate. The plan stems from the 2023 revelation that the Church's endowment fund predecessor profited significantly from investments in the South Sea Company, which was involved in the transatlantic slave trade.

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  • In 2023, the Church of England announced that its endowment fund's predecessor had invested in the South Sea Company, involved in transporting enslaved Africans, generating profits equivalent to approximately £1.4bn today.

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Balanced Overview of Reparations Debate
  • BBC News

    This article provides a balanced overview of the ongoing debate surrounding the Church of England's slavery reparations plan, presenting arguments from both supporters and critics.

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