Diocese has given more than £5million to parish projects
First published on: 9th October 2025More than £5million has been handed out by the diocese to parishes since the Development Fund was launched in 2019.
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Youngsters snack and chat with local MP
First published on: 9th October 2025Young people at Snack Chat welcomed a special guest recently as local MP Tan Dhesi joined their group. The youth community cafe meet at St Paul’s church in Slough every Wednesday and has grown from its launch in May to regularly hosting 20 youngsters each week.
Pilot youth deanery day a big success
First published on: 18th September 2025Young people from across Reading took part in the first youth deanery day this summer, thanks to a Development Fund grant.
Diocese grants reach £4.9 million as 10 more awards made
First published on: 24th July 2025Projects which will reach children, families and young people are part of the latest round of Development Fund grants.
Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry
First published on: 26th June 2025New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.
From choirs to story tents - the latest diocese grants
First published on: 15th May 2025The latest round of Development Fund grants has dispersed £164K to seven different church projects ranging from the launch of a new community choir to church reordering schemes.
Supporting spiritual and physical wellbeing
First published on: 3rd April 2025A parish nurse scheme now in its third year is spreading spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing for a parish in Reading.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visits The Branch Trust
First published on: 19th February 2025Bishop Gavin was among the guests welcoming His Royal Highness The Duke of Edingburgh to the Branch Trust in Chipping Norton last week.
Ministry for children and young people to expand at Oxford church
First published on: 13th February 2025Ministry for children, families and young people will be expanded at Cowley St John Church in Oxford thanks to a Development Fund grant.
Hong Kongers welcome in Lunar New Year with cultural event
First published on: 12th February 2025Lunar New Year celebrations held at St Peter’s in Maidenhead recently were attended by many Hong Kongers in the town.