About the Church Commissioners Established in 1948, The Church Commissioners works to support the Church of England''s ministry. The main aspects to the work of the Church Commissioners are as follows: Managing the endowment fund The Investments team of c. 85 colleagues manages the Church''s permanent endowment fund. This £11.1 billion fund (as at 31st December 2024) is one of the largest in the country and has its origins in Queen Anne''s Bounty, which was established in 1704. The fund represents a diverse investments portfolio, which is managed with a strong focus on responsible and ethical investments that enable the funding support for the Church of England to grow in line with agreed investment return targets. Church-Facing Commissioner Teams There are three Church-facing Commissioner Teams: The Church Buildings team of c. 35 colleagues supports dioceses and parishes with the care, conservation and development of historic church buildings, advises on permissions for changes to church buildings and provides guidance on architectural and heritage matters. It helps churches adapt for worship and community use and works with government to advise on policies that affect church buildings; The Mission and Pastoral Services team of c. 10 colleagues supports the creation, merger and closure of parishes and benefices. It oversees the adjustment of parish boundaries, supports dioceses on the legal framework for pastoral change, and handles the legal steps when a church building is