We have been made aware of a complaint to the Charity Commission and of course will cooperate fully with any future process, because we are absolutely committed to the importance of safeguarding throughout the life of the Church of England.

Church organisations are being invited to give their views on action that could be taken to ensure greater racial equality in the Church of England, as part of work by the Anti-Racism Taskforce.

New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals receive final approval by General Synod.

Farmers will speak of their commitment to fighting climate change during the Church of England’s national online service.

New legislation governing Diocesan Boards of Education (DBEs), which oversee and support Church of England schools, has received final approval from General Synod.

The Revd Canon Dr Chigor Chike has been appointed as the Church of England’s interim National Adviser Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns as work begins to establish a new body to combat racism.

Two competitions aimed at helping local churches to support people in housing need – from advocacy and advice for vulnerable tenants to ‘micro-housing’ schemes on church land – are launched today by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Commission on Housing, Church and Community.

New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals have taken the next step towards formal implementation.

A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today Friday 4 September 2020 via Zoom

A meeting of the House of Bishops took place today Wednesday 17 September 2020 via Zoom.