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Last two weeks for churches to complete EFT and access national funding

First published on: 9th June 2026

Churches across the diocese have just two weeks left to complete the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) and have the chance to access national net zero funding.

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Churches across diocese share green learning as Demonstrator Churches

First published on: 6th May 2026

Holy Trinity Skipton and Christ Church New Mill have recently completed works on their churches to become greener and more efficient, and are looking to share what they’ve learned as part of a national Demonstrator Church project.

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Bishop Anna encourages churches to complete Energy Footprinting Tool

First published on: 1st May 2026

Churches across the diocese will have the chance to access national net zero funding by completing the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT).

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St Andrew's Keighley is greener and brighter thanks to new LEDs

First published on: 27th April 2026

One of our Bradford area churches is brighter and greener, thanks to new LED lights supported in part by the Diocese of Leeds.

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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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Holy Trinity Skipton become net zero Demonstrator church

First published on: 11th February 2026

Holy Trinity Skipton have successfully secured funding from the Church of England to help them on their way to net zero carbon.

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St Mark's Harrogate PCC complete diocesan Saving Creation Bronze course

First published on: 21st January 2026

St Mark’s Harrogate recently put into action their commitment to caring for God’s creation, with nearly all 24 members of the Parochial Church Council completing the Diocese of Leeds’ Saving Creation Bronze Course.

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Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2026

First published on: 14th January 2026

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026.

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St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters

First published on: 4th December 2025

One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.

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New diocesan Net Zero Church Buildings Officer to support churches

First published on: 25th November 2025

The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to help make their buildings more efficient and supporting them in reaching their Net Zero Carbon emissions targets.

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