Ellistown Church celebrates re-ordering
14th October 2021The Archdeacon of Leicester joined celebrations at St Christopher's Church after its building improvements
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Small village community celebrates completion of church repairs
4th October 2021St Michael and All Angels church in Harston is celebrating the completion of essential building works costing nearly £47,000 with a special celebration service.
Leicestershire churches receive lifeline grants from the government's Culture Recovery Fund
15th March 2021Thirteen churches in the Diocese of Leicester have received a financial boost from the government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help fund repairs during the coronavirus pandemic. Lifeline grants from the Culture Recovery Fund are designed to protect heritage sites and ensure that jobs and access to culture and heritage in local communities are protected during the months ahead. The £88m Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage is a joint fund, allocated by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Church Warden and leading Cathedral and church buildings fundraiser named in New Year Honours
1st January 2021Neil Jones and Janet Arthur has been named in the New Year Honours
Eleven churches benefit from Historic England grants
23rd November 2020Eleven churches from the diocese have benefitted from Historic England grants as part of the government's Culture Recovery Fund initiative.
Richard Trethewey appointed chair of the DAC
16th October 2020Richard Trethewey is taking on the role of chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC). He will carry out this position alongside his current responsibilities as Rector of Glenfield and Newtown Linford, and Area Dean of Sparkenhoe East.
Use of church buildings guidelines
6th May 2020The House of Bishops have issued new guidelines for clergy and lay leaders about the use of church buildings.
Grant brings fresh hope to small rural church community following lead theft
13th March 2020A National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant is helping Coston village church following lead theft in 2018
Good news for churches in need of help with building funding
7th February 2020National Churches Trust (NCT) now offers three different programmes for churches to apply to for funding
