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Diocese looking for feedback on diocesan grant schemes

First published on: 24th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is gathering feedback from church goers on the benefits of the Buildings for Mission and Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant schemes, and wants to hear from you.

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Barnabas, Parish Share, safeguarding and more on busy Synod agenda

First published on: 17th March 2026

Safeguarding, the importance of Parish Share, our Barnabas work and the rise of Christian nationalism were all on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.

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Listed Places of Worship Scheme ends on Tuesday, March 31

First published on: 28th January 2026

The Listed Places of Worship Scheme, which allows listed churches to claim back VAT on building works, will end on Tuesday, March 31.

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Parish Share processes for 2026 begin in our diocese

First published on: 23rd October 2025

The Diocese of Leeds is beginning its Parish Share processes for 2026, with the launch of the Parish Share Agreements process and a suite of new resources to help parishes have good conversations about generosity.

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Finances, wellbeing and Barnabas all at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 21st October 2025

Diocesan finances, clergy wellbeing and our Barnabas work were all part of a busy agenda of the most recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.

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Generosity Week 2025 offers resources for our churches

First published on: 22nd September 2025

Generosity Week 2025 runs from Sunday, September 28 to Sunday, October 5, and churches across the diocese are being encouraged to get involved.

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Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant helps St Wilfrid's Harrogate with LED lights

First published on: 16th September 2025

Thanks to a Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Fund grant, St Wilfrid’s Harrogate have been able to make changes to their lighting on their path to net zero, and there are still grants available.

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People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements

First published on: 2nd July 2025

Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.

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Cornerstone helps churches think about generosity and grow giving

First published on: 24th June 2025

Churches across the diocese have been able to take advantage of a new online learning platform to help them with their giving and generosity.

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Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod

First published on: 16th June 2025

New responsibilities, Barnabas and Living in Love and Faith were all on the agenda at our June Synod meeting, where Bishop Nick gave his last Presidential Address as Bishop of Leeds.

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