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1. VAT on Church alterations 27th Mar 2012 - Unexpectedly the Chancellor announced in the Budget that from 1 October 2012 approved alterations to listed buildings – which, unlike repairs and maintenance are currently zero-rated - will be charged at the standard rate of 20 percent. This will cost the Church of England up to £20 million per annum on works to its 12,500 listed church buildings, assuming of course parishes and cathedrals can now afford to go ahead and undertake the works required. Continue Reading
2. Wolfson Foundation support for Leicestershire Parish 27th Jan 2012 - St Michael's and All Angels in Appleby Magna has been awarded £5000 as one of 39 parishes offered grants by the Church Buildings Council and The Wolfson Foundation to support essential repair works to their church buildings, making it a very happy start to 2012. Continue Reading
3. Churches urged to apply to £10m green fund 8th Dec 2011 - The Church of England has welcomed the Government announcement today of a new £10 million Local Energy Assessment Fund which gives community groups, including churches, a chance to bid for money. Continue Reading
4. Two parishes in Leicester celebrate £100,000 award 28th Nov 2011 - The Archbishops' Council and Church Commissioners have distributed £1million as part of a nationwide move to help develop successful church growth projects in deprived areas. The £100,000 grants have been distributed to 10 projects across nine dioceses where existing activity has a proven track record of growth. The funds are part of a wider research and development programme, a key aim of which is to ensure projects are evaluated to provide evidence of what is proving effective. Continue Reading
5. Food and Friendship at Christ the King 8th Nov 2011 - A new lunch club is opening to help Beaumont Leys residents who are in need of a meal and some company. The club is being launched by Christ the King Church with funding from Beaumont Shopping Centre. The project needed over £1000 of funding to get the club up and running so Beaumont Shopping Centre stepped in to sponsor the first year of set up costs to the tune of £1360. Continue Reading
6. Venerable Peter Burrows to be Bishop of Doncaster 6th Oct 2011 - The Ven Peter Burrows, former Rector of Broughton Astley, Parish Development Officer and Director of Ministry for Leicester diocese, will be consecrated as the Bishop of Doncaster next year. Continue Reading
7. Autumn In Shape Out Now 2nd Sep 2011 - This second edition of the new magazine for the Diocese of Leicester is out now and available to read here. It contains exciting news on growth; articles on Young People 4 Life & worshipping outdoors; the story of three Pioneer Ministers; restorative justice hosted a Prison chaplaincy; how children pray; how to host an evangelistic event; working with forced migrants; a mission opportunity in schools; a resource for Halloween; details of course to help deepen faith; a Bible study; noticeboard competition winners; an interview with a Bishop from South India on mission and much more. Continue Reading
8. Ride and Stride 22nd Aug 2011 - Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust, Ride and Stride, Churches and Chapels Open Day Saturday 10 September Cycle, walk, horse-ride, run, jog, or use a mobility scooter. Be a sponsored participant or welcomer visiting churches & chapels opening - around 400 - most between 1000 and 1800hrs Continue Reading

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