The Diocese in Europe is unique among CofE dioceses — covering all Anglican chaplaincies across continental Europe plus Türkiye, Morocco, and Mongolia. Around 260 chaplaincies and church communities. Bishop Robert Innes is based in Brussels. Funding for European church solar typically combines Buildings for Mission with country-specific renewable programmes (German EEG, French Feed-in Tariff, etc.).
The Diocese of Europe at a glance
- Bishop
- Bishop Robert Innes
- Coverage
- Anglican chaplaincies across continental Europe, Türkiye, Morocco, Mongolia
- Parishes
- ~260 CofE parishes
- Net zero target
- 2030
- Chancellor (faculty)
- Geoffrey Tattersall KC
- Capital programme
- Diocese in Europe Net Zero Fund
- Maximum diocesan grant
- £20,000
Notable historic churches in the diocese
- All Saints Rome (Anglican)
- Holy Trinity Brussels (the principal cathedral)
- St Andrew's Moscow
- St Michael's Paris
- Christ Church Vienna
Funding stack for Europe parish solar
A typical parish solar project in the Diocese of Europe combines multiple funding routes to achieve 80-100% capex cover:
| Grant source | Value range | Typical share of capex |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese in Europe Net Zero Fund | Up to £20,000 | 30-50% |
| Buildings for Mission (CofE national, UK installs only) | £10,000-£50,000 | 40-60% |
| Country-specific renewable energy programmes | Variable | 20-40% |
| EU Horizon and other research grants for heritage decarbonisation | Variable | 5-15% |
Faculty jurisdiction in the Diocese of Europe
For Church of England parishes in the Diocese of Europe, any works to a consecrated building — including solar PV — require a faculty granted by the Chancellor, Geoffrey Tattersall KC, on the advice of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC). For a well-prepared solar application, the typical timescale from PCC resolution to faculty grant is 10-18 weeks for non-listed and Grade II buildings, extending to 18-26 weeks for Grade II* and Grade I where Historic England consultation is required.
We have prepared faculty applications across the Diocese of Europe and know the DAC office, diocesan architect, and Net Zero Officer personally. See our 2026 PCC guide to faculty jurisdiction for the full process, or our faculty application service page for our delivery approach.
Cities and towns covered in the Diocese of Europe
We deliver across the Anglican chaplaincies across continental Europe, Türkiye, Morocco, Mongolia footprint, with particular activity in:
How we work with Diocese of Europe parishes
- Free desk feasibility — system size, capex, grant routes specific to Europe, PCC-ready report inside 7 working days
- On-site survey — structural and electrical engineers; engagement with diocesan architect
- Faculty application — Statement of Significance, Statement of Needs, DAC consultation, representation at chancery
- Grant applications — Diocese in Europe Net Zero Fund, Buildings for Mission, Listed Places of Worship VAT scheme
- Install and commission — typically 1-3 weeks on site, with full PCC training and monitoring active
- Post-commissioning — Eco Church credit logged, parish magazine feature, annual carbon report
Common questions — Diocese of Europe parish solar
How many CofE parishes does the Diocese of Europe have?
Approximately 260 parishes across Anglican chaplaincies across continental Europe, Türkiye, Morocco, Mongolia.
Who is the Chancellor of the Diocese of Europe?
Geoffrey Tattersall KC grants faculties for solar installations on consecrated parish buildings.
What is the diocese's net zero target?
The Diocese of Europe has committed to net zero by 2030, in line with (or ahead of) the Church of England's national 2030 General Synod commitment.
What grant funding is available for Europe parish solar?
The principal route is the Diocese in Europe Net Zero Fund, with awards up to £20,000. This combines with national Buildings for Mission grants, the Listed Places of Worship VAT Grant Scheme, and charitable trust funding to typically cover 50-100% of capex.
How long does a faculty application take in the Diocese of Europe?
For a well-prepared solar faculty application, 10-18 weeks for non-listed and Grade II buildings; longer for Grade II* and Grade I where Historic England consultation is required.
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