The Diocese of Llandaff is one of the six Welsh dioceses of the Church in Wales — covering Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Llandaff Cathedral hosts the famous Epstein 'Christ in Majesty' sculpture. Around 260 parishes. Bilingual delivery available.
The Diocese of Llandaff at a glance
- Bishop
- Archbishop Andy John (also Archbishop of Wales)
- Coverage
- Cardiff, Glamorgan, parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parishes
- ~260 CofE parishes
- Net zero target
- 2030
- Chancellor (faculty)
- His Honour Mark Furness KC
- Capital programme
- Church in Wales Net Zero Carbon Fund (Llandaff allocation)
- Maximum diocesan grant
- £22,000
Notable historic churches in the diocese
- Llandaff Cathedral (Anglican, Cardiff — Epstein 'Christ in Majesty')
- St John the Baptist Cardiff (Grade I medieval city-centre church)
- Cardiff Castle chapel
- Penarth All Saints
- Bridgend St Mary
Funding stack for Llandaff parish solar
A typical parish solar project in the Diocese of Llandaff combines multiple funding routes to achieve 80-100% capex cover:
| Grant source | Value range | Typical share of capex |
|---|---|---|
| Church in Wales Net Zero Carbon Fund | Up to £22,000 | 35-55% |
| Welsh Government Net Zero Public Sector | Variable | 10-25% |
| 0% VAT on the installation (energy-saving materials relief) | Zero-rated to 31 Mar 2027 | 0% VAT |
| Cardiff Council Climate Emergency Fund | £1,500-£8,000 | 5-10% |
Faculty jurisdiction in the Diocese of Llandaff
For Church of England parishes in the Diocese of Llandaff, any works to a consecrated building — including solar PV — require a faculty granted by the Chancellor, His Honour Mark Furness 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 Llandaff 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 Llandaff
We deliver across the Cardiff, Glamorgan, parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf footprint, with particular activity in:
How we work with Diocese of Llandaff parishes
- Free desk feasibility — system size, capex, grant routes specific to Llandaff, 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 — Church in Wales Net Zero Carbon Fund (Llandaff allocation), 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 Llandaff parish solar
How many CofE parishes does the Diocese of Llandaff have?
Approximately 260 parishes across Cardiff, Glamorgan, parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Who is the Chancellor of the Diocese of Llandaff?
His Honour Mark Furness KC grants faculties for solar installations on consecrated parish buildings.
What is the diocese's net zero target?
The Diocese of Llandaff 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 Llandaff parish solar?
The principal route is the Church in Wales Net Zero Carbon Fund (Llandaff allocation), with awards up to £22,000. 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 Llandaff?
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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