The Diocese of St Asaph covers north-east Wales with around 120 parishes. St Asaph Cathedral is the smallest medieval cathedral in Britain. Spans the resort towns of the north Wales coast plus the industrial Wrexham area.
The Diocese of St Asaph at a glance
- Bishop
- Bishop Gregory Cameron
- Coverage
- Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy, parts of Wrexham
- Parishes
- ~120 CofE parishes
- Net zero target
- 2030
- Chancellor (faculty)
- His Honour Mark Furness KC
- Capital programme
- Church in Wales Net Zero Carbon Fund (St Asaph allocation)
- Maximum diocesan grant
- £18,000
Notable historic churches in the diocese
- St Asaph Cathedral (smallest medieval UK cathedral)
- Wrexham St Giles' (Grade I 16th century)
- Llanrwst St Grwst
- Llandudno Holy Trinity
- Rhyl Christ Church
Funding stack for St Asaph parish solar
A typical parish solar project in the Diocese of St Asaph 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 £18,000 | 30-50% |
| 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 |
| Cadw heritage grants (listed churches) | Variable | 5-10% |
Faculty jurisdiction in the Diocese of St Asaph
For Church of England parishes in the Diocese of St Asaph, 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 St Asaph 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 St Asaph
We deliver across the Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy, parts of Wrexham footprint, with particular activity in:
How we work with Diocese of St Asaph parishes
- Free desk feasibility — system size, capex, grant routes specific to St Asaph, 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 (St Asaph 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 St Asaph parish solar
How many CofE parishes does the Diocese of St Asaph have?
Approximately 120 parishes across Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy, parts of Wrexham.
Who is the Chancellor of the Diocese of St Asaph?
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 St Asaph 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 St Asaph parish solar?
The principal route is the Church in Wales Net Zero Carbon Fund (St Asaph allocation), with awards up to £18,000. 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 St Asaph?
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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