Church of England: Slavery
Commons · Question 47116 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Church Commissioners · Official record
Answered 6 May 2025
Question
Asked by Katie Lam
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, which grant-making powers the Church Commissioners plan to use in making grants under Project Spire.
Answer
Answered by Marsha De Cordova, 6 May 2025
Subject to the approval of trustees, the Church Commissioners intend 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.