Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The funds are for Church of England parishes within the Diocese of Coventry, so a parish project in that diocese is the clearest fit, whether it concerns church buildings, new mission, carbon reduction or spirituality facilities.
- The Mission Mustard Seed Fund gives up to £500, which suits a modest kick-start, and no typical grant band or overall grant range is stated, so avoid assuming larger sums.
- The Board strongly encourages applications early in the year; the Mission Fund has six deadlines, on the 15th of January, March, May, July, September and November, while Net Zero Quick Win and Mustard Seed applications can be made all year round.
- You may contact the Board before applying to discuss the fund, and funded projects must report back on how the project has gone.
- Organisations that are not Church of England parishes in the Diocese of Coventry fall outside the stated eligibility for these funds.
Overview
Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 247828).
The Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance is a registered charity whose objective is to support the work of the Church of England and the advancement of Christian religion across the Diocese of Coventry. It runs four funds for Church of England parishes in the diocese: the Buildings Fund, the Mission Fund, the Net Zero Fund and the Offa House Spirituality Capital Fund. It awarded £1,235,000 in its most recent annual report, and its smallest route, the Mission Mustard Seed Fund, provides a kick-start of £500 or less.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Board's grant-making supports Church of England parishes within the Diocese of Coventry through four diocesan funds. The Buildings Fund gives grants towards church-building work; the Mission Fund supports new mission projects; and the Net Zero Fund backs parish improvements that demonstrate a reduction in carbon footprint. The Offa House Spirituality Capital Fund provides capital grants to parishes and deaneries for sustainable resources for retreat, reflection, reconciliation and closer encounters with God and his creation. Through the Mission Fund, it encourages people around the diocese to start mission-focused activities, providing some or all of the funds needed to get projects going. Its wider work includes training and other support for clergy and lay people in parishes.
Themes
- Church buildings
- Mission projects
- Carbon reduction
- Spirituality facilities
Geographic Focus
Diocese of Coventry.
How to apply
For the Mission Fund, applicants submit the completed application by email to Jo Hands.
Deadlines: Six annual deadlines fall on the 15th of January, March, May, July, September and November; Net Zero Quick Win and Mission Mustard Seed applications can be made all year round.
Application windows:
- Closes on 15 January
- Closes on 15 March
- Closes on 15 May
- Closes on 15 July
- Closes on 15 September
- Closes on 15 November
Who can apply:
- The CDBF has four funds to support Church of England parishes within the Diocese of Coventry.
- Mission Fund: The Mission Fund provides resources to parishes for new projects which aim “to make new Christians and Disciples” in line with our Diocesan Strategy: Our Shared Future.
What to send:
- Mission Fund
- Download the Mustard Seed or Mission Fund application form.
- Complete the form, including the Area Dean Support form (not needed for Mustard Seed).
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- The Board strongly encourages applications early in the year.
- Funded projects must report back on how the project has gone.
- Applicants may contact Jo Hands before applying to discuss the fund or ask questions.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Coventry
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6 years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 December 2020 | £10,151,000 | £9,173,000 | £705,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2020 |
| year to 31 December 2021 | £9,424,000 | £9,740,000 | £654,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2021 |
| year to 31 December 2022 | £11,135,000 | £12,056,000 | £663,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2022 |
| year to 31 December 2023 | £10,326,000 | £11,652,000 | £642,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2023 |
| year to 31 December 2024 | £11,040,000 | £12,225,000 | £546,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2024 |
| year to 31 December 2025 | — | — | £1,235,000 | Accounts for year to 31 December 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 5 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2020; year to 31 December 2021; year to 31 December 2022; year to 31 December 2023; year to 31 December 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 December 2025: grants awarded in the year, as reported in the accounts.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- coventry.anglican.org
- coventry.anglican.org/info-for-parishes/finance/grant-funding · read on 31 October 2026
- coventry.anglican.org/info-for-parishes/parish-finance/grant-funding/mission-fund.php · read on 31 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 December 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 31 October 2026.
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- 02476 521379source
- 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EXsource
- coventry.anglican.org
Applying to Coventry Diocesan Board of Finance?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- 02476 521379source
- 7 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EXsource
- coventry.anglican.org