These reviews are from PCC officers, clergy and diocesan staff at parishes where we delivered solar PV projects in 2024. Names have been abbreviated for privacy; full names available on request to serious enquirers. We publish all reviews — including the four-star one below.
Margaret S.
PCC Treasurer · Grade II Victorian parish church · Cheshire
★★★★★
The faculty application was prepared properly — DAC approval came back in eleven weeks, which our diocesan officer said was the fastest she had seen. The Buildings for Mission grant covered 70% of capex. The whole experience reframed what our PCC thought was possible.
Reviewed 15 September 2024
Reverend Tom B.
Vicar · Anglican parish, multi-church benefice · Norfolk
★★★★★
They modelled the system from our meter data and were honest about the limits of self-consumption on a Sunday-only church. The play they recommended — hall first, church Phase 2 — was the right call. Three years in and the numbers are exactly what they said.
Reviewed 22 July 2024
David M.
Diocesan Property Officer · CofE diocese · East Midlands
★★★★★
They engaged Historic England, drafted the Statement of Significance, and managed the SPAB notification themselves. Our chancellor commented on the quality of the heritage rationale. Faculty granted first time. Very professional.
Reviewed 8 November 2024
Sarah L.
Circuit Property Convenor · Methodist church and community hall · Somerset
★★★★★
A 44 kW system on our church and hall complex. The Methodist Net Zero programme covered 60% of capex and a local trust covered the rest. Twelve months in and we have saved £9,800 — exactly as forecast. Outstanding work.
Reviewed 14 October 2024
Father James C.
Parish priest · Catholic parish + school site · Greater Manchester
★★★★★
They worked with the Salford diocesan finance committee patiently and professionally over four months to secure the diocesan capital approval. The combined parish-and-school 60 kW system has been transformational for our energy bills. Mass continues; the planet thanks us.
Reviewed 30 August 2024
Jane W.
Churchwarden · Grade II* listed parish church · Oxfordshire
★★★★★
Faculty for a Grade II* church is not a small undertaking. They engaged Historic England pre-application and the design came back acceptable on first review. Eighteen weeks from PCC resolution to faculty grant. Listed Places of Worship VAT scheme handled at the end too — another £4k back to the parish.
Reviewed 3 December 2024
Robert P.
Diocesan Net Zero Officer · Anglican diocese · Wales
★★★★★
We have referred multiple parishes to them. Every single one has come back happy with the quality of the work and the honesty of the assessment. They will tell PCCs no when solar doesn't make sense, which is something the rest of the industry struggles with.
Reviewed 18 June 2024
Helen A.
PCC Secretary · Rural parish church · Devon
★★★★★
They drove three hours to do our on-site survey, knowing we would probably end up with a small project. The proposal was clear and detailed. The Allchurches Trust grant they suggested covered the residual costs perfectly. We had no idea this trust even existed.
Reviewed 9 May 2024
Michael T.
Diocesan Architect · CofE diocese · Yorkshire
★★★★★
I have reviewed dozens of parish solar applications. Theirs are consistently the highest quality I see. They engage early, listen to feedback, and produce drawings I can stand behind at DAC. I would recommend without hesitation.
Reviewed 17 April 2024
Reverend Alice F.
Vicar · New-build modern parish church · Milton Keynes
★★★★★
Solid technical work and a Buildings for Mission application that succeeded. Communication during the install week was slightly less attentive than I expected, but the end result is exactly as specified and is performing well. Four stars rather than five only because of that mid-project gap.
Reviewed 22 March 2024