from Religion Media Centre
The Church of England has unveiled a financial plan, committing £1.6 billion from 2026–2028, a 36 per cent increase on the previous cycle, to “revitalise parish life” and invest in outreach . This includes boosting clergy stipends by 10.7 per cent (from around £30,000 to £33,350) next April, plus more funding for retirement housing and support for ordinands.
A further £4.6 billion is earmarked for missions in lower-income areas, and nearly £200 million in local projects. £30 million will go on national safeguarding infrastructure, and £150 million on national Redress Scheme .
Alongside this, an additional £190 million will drive the church toward its Net Zero carbon goals, extending support through 2034.
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