Lincolnshire has one of the largest CofE parish estates in England — around 560 parishes reflecting the agricultural-rural pattern of the county. Many medieval Lincolnshire churches survive in deeply rural settings. Boston Stump is the tallest medieval parish church tower in England.
Notable churches in Lincolnshire
- Lincoln Cathedral (briefly the tallest building in the world)
- St Botolph's Boston (the 'Boston Stump')
- Stamford All Saints
- Louth St James'
- Grantham St Wulfram's
- St Hugh's Cathedral Lincoln (RC)
Funding picture in Lincolnshire
Lincoln Diocese Net Zero Programme (up to £18k) combines with Buildings for Mission, the 0% VAT rate for charitable-use buildings (to 31 March 2027), Lincolnshire County Council rural community grants, and Lincolnshire Churches Trust support. A typical funded parish project in Lincolnshire 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 Lincoln page or our complete grants and funding guide.
Towns and cities we cover in Lincolnshire
How we work in Lincolnshire
- 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