Wiltshire's church estate includes some of England's most significant heritage — Salisbury Cathedral (tallest medieval spire in Britain), the Wiltshire downland medieval churches, and the chalk-stream parishes of the Salisbury Plain. The Diocese of Salisbury covers Wiltshire jointly with Dorset.
Notable churches in Wiltshire
- Salisbury Cathedral (tallest medieval spire in Britain)
- St Mary's Marlborough
- Christ Church Swindon (Old Town, Grade II*)
- Tisbury St John the Baptist
- Avebury St James
Funding picture in Wiltshire
Salisbury Diocese Energy Fund (up to £30k) combines with Buildings for Mission, the 0% VAT rate for charitable-use buildings (to 31 March 2027), and Wiltshire Council climate emergency funds. The diocese was a pioneer of CofE parish solar. A typical funded parish project in Wiltshire 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 Salisbury page or our complete grants and funding guide.
Towns and cities we cover in Wiltshire
How we work in Wiltshire
- 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