Investors don’t need a perfect transition plan, but they do need an honest one - on Wednesday 15 April 2026, the Local Authority Pension Funds Forum and CCLA joint hosted a seminar focussed on how climate transition plans can provide a mechanism to test corporate ambition against real-world action.
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How we work with Church of England investors
Find out how we support one of the most historic and well-connected communities in the UK. Established over 60 years ago, CCLA continues to stand alongside the Church of England as a trusted financial partner — combining professional expertise with a shared sense of vocation.
How we work with charity investors
Charities form the backbone of a caring society — protecting heritage, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities. CCLA is proud to act as a responsible investment partner to this extraordinary sector. Our role is to help charitable assets grow with integrity, serve their missions reliably, and deliver the returns they need to continue their good work.
Market report: April 2026
Global share prices fell in March, but the month saw a strengthening of the US dollar against the pound. Not surprisingly, oil prices rose with fears that inflation may spike as a result. We also consider further economic ramifications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Fears over Al disruption are weighing on stock markets. Time for level heads and fundamental analysis
Is artificial intelligence really a threat to traditional industries, or merely misunderstood? Discover how a balanced perspective based on fundamental analysis can reveal opportunities and resilience amid the hype and fear.
How war in the Middle East is reshaping UK interest rates
Two weeks on since our last commentary, our cash team share an update on the economic impact of the Middle East war following recent escalations. With the Bank of England poised to react and markets navigating unprecedented volatility, find out what this means for inflation, energy prices, and government borrowing.
Turning out-of-favour office space into much-needed SEND provision for schoolchildren: CCLA’s sale of Braywick House
Councils expect to spend £14.8 billion on Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in 2025–26, creating significant budget deficits. To help, central government has proposed an extra £4 billion of support over the next three years. With around two-thirds of special needs schools at or over capacity, access to SEND support has, effectively, become a postcode lottery. The private sector has stepped in, building safe SEND environments in as little as 12 to 15 months. Historic Braywick House, which CCLA Investment Management sold in October 2025, is one example.