Church Commissioners

British

plural noun

a group of representatives of Church and State that administers the endowments and property of the Church of England

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The amount pledged to repair damage caused by the links was deemed "not enough" by a Church Commissioners charity report earlier this year.

From BBC

At the beginning of the year, the Church of England and Church Commissioners published research into the Church's deep implication in the transatlantic chattel slavery.

From BBC

“This isn’t about paying compensation to individuals, and its not really just about the money,” said Church Commissioners chief executive Gareth Mostyn.

From Seattle Times

The investigation, which was initiated by the Church Commissioners, a charity managing the Church's investment portfolio, looked into the Church's investment fund, which back in the 18th century was known as Queen Anne's Bounty.

From BBC

As a result, the Church Commissioners announced on Tuesday it was committing £100m over the next nine years to a new programme of investment, research and engagement.

From BBC

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