£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."