# Archbishop of Canterbury backs £100m fund for communities affected by enslavement

The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to support a £100 million pledge aimed at helping communities affected by historical enslavement. This marks a significant show of moral authority from the Church of England's leader behind reparative justice efforts. The initiative seeks to address lasting harms and promote healing in affected communities.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jul/31/archbishop-of-canterbury-support-pledge-helping-communities-enslavement) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:38:46 GMT