Churches advised to check heating systems this summer
First published on: 22nd July 2025Churches are being advised by our Church Buildings Team to check their boilers, which may not have been needed to run heating in these warm summer months.
News and Communications
New Diocesan Advisory Committee members bring expertise to supporting churches
First published on: 9th July 2025A new term of our Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has started, and here you can meet new members bringing important expertise to the committee.
St John's Birkby gets new ladder for impressive spire
First published on: 6th June 2025Eighteen places of worship, including some in our diocese, are celebrating this month after receiving over £95,000 from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT).
Get support with applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund this spring
First published on: 23rd April 2025How your church can make the best application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support for building works is the topic of two upcoming support sessions hosted by the Diocese of Leeds.
Diocese of Leeds' DAC looking for new volunteer members
First published on: 26th March 2025The Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) of the Diocese of Leeds is seeking expressions of interest for volunteer members, as it enters a new term of appointment.
Feedback sought for Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 4th March 2025The government is looking for feedback on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, taking into account the changes for this year.
Government extends Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 5th February 2025The government have recently announced that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will be extended into the next financial year, providing £23 million so that thousands of historical buildings, including churches, can carry out restoration work.
Diocesan Church Buildings Grants and Loans Scheme open for 2025
First published on: 4th February 2025The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to be able to offer some £280,000 to support work on church buildings this year, through our Church Buildings Grants and Loan Scheme.
St Giles' Pontefract works towards sustainable building
First published on: 26th November 2024One of our Wakefield area churches is going to be able save money and serve their community better, thanks to a new grant from the government.
Barnabas helps people and churches with their goals
First published on: 4th September 2024This year Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence has been supporting people and their church buildings across the whole diocese.
