Leicestershire's church estate combines the industrial Leicester city parishes, the rural Leicestershire farmland parishes, and the small Rutland portion of the diocese. The Diocese of Leicester is moderately resourced for parish solar with the Diocese of Leicester Solar Fund supporting parish projects.
Notable churches in Leicestershire
- Leicester Cathedral (St Martin's, burial place of Richard III)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church Leicester
- St Mary de Castro Leicester
- Market Harborough St Dionysius
- Loughborough All Saints
Funding picture in Leicestershire
Leicester Diocese Solar Fund (up to £18k) combines with Buildings for Mission, the 0% VAT rate for charitable-use buildings (to 31 March 2027), and Leicestershire & Rutland Community Foundation grants. A typical funded parish project in Leicestershire combines national Buildings for Mission with the diocesan capital programme, Listed Places of Worship VAT for listed buildings, and (often) Allchurches Trust or local foundation grants. Combined coverage of 60-90% of capex is achievable for well-prepared projects.
For full diocese-specific detail see our Diocese of Leicester page or our complete grants and funding guide.
Towns and cities we cover in Leicestershire
How we work in Leicestershire
- Free desk feasibility — typically inside 7 working days. PCC-ready report covering system size, capex, available grants, payback model.
- On-site survey — structural and electrical engineers visit. Diocesan architect engaged for listed buildings.
- Faculty / Listed Building Consent — for CofE parishes; civil regime for non-CofE buildings.
- Grant applications — Buildings for Mission, diocesan capital, charitable trusts.
- Install and commission — typically 1-3 weeks on site for most parish projects.
Related counties and resources
NEIGHBOURING COUNTIES