A children's charity has rejected a Christmas donation from outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. The Children's Society said it had "respectfully decided" not to accept the donation, saying that doing so would not be consistent with its work in supporting victims of child sexual abuse.

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The charity announced they had 'respectfully decided' not to accept the donation

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Justin Welby snubbed as the Children's Society refuses to accept Christmas donation that 'would not be consistent with their principles and values'

The Archbishop of Canterbury earlier this week sent an annual e-card for the festive season, and said he was making a donation to The Children's Society.

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Children's charity REJECTS Christmas donation from Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby - as it says it is not consistent with its work supporting victims of sexual abuse

Children's charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

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