Simon Gallagher, Director of Planning at the Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities, has been appointed Director of the Archbishops’ Council Central Secretariat.

The Archbishops’ Council provides leadership, helps drive the vision of the Church of England through communications, mission, ministry, education and more. 

The Archbishops’ Council is the main national policy making and funding body in support of the Church of England across the country.

Statement from Archbishops' Council regarding the Independent Safeguarding Board 

Statement from Archbishops' Council

Two members have been elected to serve on the Archbishops’ Council, following the arising of two casual vacancies.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to nominate Carl Hughes as the next Chair of the Archbishops’ Council Finance Committee, as the Council oversees £1.2 billion investment to spread the gospel and strengthen parish ministry across England.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, is appointed by The King following a prayerful and carefully structured process.

NEWS / New member of Archbishops' Council announced.

Archbishops' Council report debate and presentation by chair of audit committee