Who are we and what do we do?

To increase the witness and influence of the Church in society by empowering investment and trustee bodies:

to formulate policies relating to investment that are based on Christian ethical principles;
to execute such policies in practice;
to act together on such matters whenever possible;
to enable members to pursue their own independent views and policies.

What are the aims of the Church Investors Group?

To enable members to share with each other information and views on ethical, social responsibility and corporate governance matters relating to investment
To encourage members to formulate policies relating to investment that are based on Christian ethical principles and are consistent with the beliefs and traditions of their denominations.
To commission research on matters relating to socially responsible business practices that are of common concern to members.
To enable members to make joint representation to company managements with a view to encouraging socially responsible business practices
To enable members to make public statements either individually or in collaboration on matters of ethical principle relating to investment and socially responsible business practices.

What are the benefits of membership of the Church Investors Group?

Right to raise issues of ethical concern that can be addressed by the Group.
Participation in Group delegations that meet to discuss ethical issues with company managements.
Receipt of all notes relating to such meetings.
Attendance at Full Member Group meetings that will take place twice each year.
Attendance at company presentations made to the Group.
Receipt of all research commissioned by the Group.
Opportunity to view the ethical policies of all other members of the Group.
Opportunity to be associated with any public statement made by the Group.
Participation in the democratic processes of the Group.

Who should join the Church Investors Group?

Investment or trustee bodies representing the charitable and pension funds of denominations, dioceses (or their equivalent), religious orders and Christian based charities.