Mark Russell, chief executive of the Children's Society, stated: "After careful consideration, we have respectfully decided not to accept the donation offered by the outgoing archbishop of Canterbury. The Children's Society is deeply committed to supporting the survivors of abuse, our teams support victims of child sexual abuse, and this means that accepting this donation would not be consistent with the principles and values that underpin our work."
A statement from the archbishop's London headquarters noted: "Lambeth Palace respects the decision made by the Children's Society. The archbishop of Canterbury shares the principles and values of the Children's Society and is committed to supporting the survivors of abuse and victims of child sexual abuse."
Welby expressed deep regret when announcing his resignation, stating his feelings of sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse after a critical report highlighted the Church's failures regarding serial abuser John Smyth. He acknowledged that Smyth might have faced justice had proper actions been taken.
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