Northamptonshire combines the historic Peterborough Cathedral, the medieval Northampton parishes (including one of four round churches in England), and the modern Corby and Wellingborough logistics-corridor parishes. Around 360 CofE parishes across the diocese.
Notable churches in Northamptonshire
- Peterborough Cathedral (Norman, contains Catherine of Aragon's tomb)
- All Saints Northampton
- St Sepulchre's Northampton (one of four round churches in England)
- Northampton RC Cathedral
- Kettering SS Peter and Paul
Funding picture in Northamptonshire
Peterborough Diocese Net Zero Action Plan (up to £18k) combines with Buildings for Mission, the 0% VAT rate for charitable-use buildings (to 31 March 2027), CPCA Cambridgeshire and Peterborough business grants, and East Midlands Combined Authority business decarbonisation funding. A typical funded parish project in Northamptonshire 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 Peterborough page or our complete grants and funding guide.
Towns and cities we cover in Northamptonshire
How we work in Northamptonshire
- 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