A short introduction
Electric Vehicle Charging – A guide for Churches
The Church of England guidance document below helps churches explore the opportunity to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points as part of their journey towards net zero carbon. It outlines practical, environmental, and financial benefits, making it a valuable resource for PCCs, clergy, and church schools.
Why consider EV charging? Installing EV chargers can:
- Generate additional income
- Support parishioners and wider community in switching to low-carbon transport.
- Improve local air quality and demonstrate environmental leadership.
- Make use of onsite renewable energy, such as solar panels.
- Provide a visible sign of the church’s commitment to sustainability.
Fundraising and Income Potential Churches can generate income through EV charging in several ways:
- Third-party installation: Companies may install chargers at no cost to the church, renting space and sharing revenue.
- Church-owned chargers: Churches can invest in their own chargers and set usage fees to recover costs and raise funds.
- Community access: Intelligent systems allow flexible pricing and access, enabling churches to serve both parishioners and the wider public.
Funding Support Government grants, such as those from OZEV, may help cover installation costs. Churches are encouraged to explore schemes like the Workplace Charging Scheme and On-Street Chargepoint Scheme.
Getting Started The guide below recommends a process for getting started. Parish Buying offers support and services to help churches navigate installation and funding options.
EV Charging at Church Sites – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This FAQ document produced by Church of England Parish Buying provides essential guidance for churches considering the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. It covers everything from site suitability and permissions to installation requirements, types of chargers, costs, and potential income generation. Whether you’re exploring the idea or ready to take the next step, these FAQs will help you understand the process, responsibilities, and benefits of hosting EV chargers on your church property.
Generate Income by Hosting Mobile Coverage Equipment
If your church is in an area with poor mobile signal, you could help improve connectivity for your community – and earn regular income – by hosting telecoms equipment on your church building.
Through the multi-church-network initiative, churches can install discreet mobile infrastructure (such as antennas) on towers or spires. When linked with other nearby churches, this creates a network that extends coverage across a wider area.
Benefits include:
- A new source of income for your church
- No upfront costs or impact on your electricity bill
- Improved mobile signal for your congregation and local residents
- Professional installation and maintenance by trusted providers
Parish Buying works with NET CS, a specialist telecoms provider with extensive experience installing mobile coverage solutions in church buildings and heritage sites. Parish Buying confirm that NET CS are approved by all major UK mobile networks and offer full support from site assessment to installation and ongoing maintenance.
To learn more about NET CS please follow the link below:
Easyfundraising
Easyfundraising is a simple way to generate funds for your church. When someone registers with easyfundraising and selects your church for donations, their online purchases with participating retailers generate donations from the retailer to your church.
There are over 8,500 retailers enrolled in the easyfundraising scheme, including well know brands such as John Lewis, Tesco, Amazon, Currys, Asda, Iceland, eBay, Argos, Booking.com, Waitrose, M&S, Boots and Apple.
To find out more please follow the link below to go our easyfundraising page.