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See who runs itiThe trustees as the Charity Commission lists them, longest-serving first, with the year each joined. This is a local charity chosen from the largest in the place.

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Registered charity - Great Smith Street, LondonThe Archbishops' Council

The Archbishops' Council is a registered charity (number 1074857) based in London, governed by 17 trustees. Latest income £235m (2025).

9 more people on this board.

Source: Charity Commission register · updated 25th October 2026 · See the whole board

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