In 2025 the Diocese of Gloucester received a grant of £48,850 to support churches and church halls on the way to net zero carbon. We understand that this is likely to be renewed for 2026.
The funds were part of the Church Commissioner’s £30 million commitment to bolster plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the Church of England by 2030. ‘Quick wins’ grants of up to £5000 were available to help PCCs across the diocese progress with small scale decarbonisation projects.
Lee Westcott, Net Zero Carbon Regional Programme Manager working with Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford dioceses, said: “The Diocese of Gloucester has been working hard to support churches in becoming low carbon or Net Zero Carbon, and I am really pleased to see this grant funding in place to make those important first step, quick wins. This funding will support a small number of churches to make real impacts in reducing carbon emissions and save money on their bills.”
A range of schemes were eligible for funding. Examples could include replacing lightbulbs with LEDs, improving heating controls, under-pew heaters, infrared heaters and upgrades to electrical systems, to enable a church or church hall to move away from oil or gas heating. The full eligibility list and the application form are available here:
Application Form – Diocese of Gloucester Quick Wins
Guidance for Applicants
Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader said: “We are well aware of the efforts individual churches put into the CofE-wide ambition to become net zero carbon by 2030. These grants will add to the array of tools at our disposal to help our parishes get there a little quicker”.
An announcement should be made shortly, on this website and to parishes, regarding 2026 application and panel meeting dates.
For more information, please contact Rory Wilson: ku.gro.coidsolg@nosliwr
