The Church of England’s National Church Institutions have taken ownership of the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS), a free giving service that allows parishioners to donate to their church, with 100% of each donation going to the beneficiary.

Thousands of churches, cathedrals, schools and clergy houses in England will benefit from the first phase of grants and projects worth £30 million, as part of the Church of England’s ambitious plan to achieve net zero by 2030.

Gareth Mostyn, the Chief Executive of the Church Commissioners for England, is stepping down after five years in the role.

New core materials including nine daily podcasts are now available to enable congregations to take part in Generosity Week. 

The Church Commissioners have started work with key partners across the investment landscape to create a new programme to promote biodiversity globally, including Robeco and other investors. 

 

Framework launch sees 21 asset owners committing to achieve net zero alignment.

Remarks by Adam Matthews, Head of Engagement for the Church Commissioners and Church of England Pensions Board, at today's Royal Dutch Shell AGM.

Board tracks progress in its second annual Stewardship Report and outlines shift in engagement focus from the supply side oil and gas to demand side such as the auto sector

First pilot begins as Church of England aims to enable contactless giving in half of all parishes over the next two years. 

The Church of England Pensions Board (“the Board”) is today announcing it has completed a £145m “buy-in” with Aviva, the insurance, wealth and retirement provider.