Caring for Creation

Our Journey to Net Zero

At All Saints, we believe that looking after our environment is a core part of our mission. We aren’t just preserving a historic building; we are ensuring that All Saints remains a warm, sustainable, and vibrant hub for the 1,000+ school children, 40+ youth members, and many families who pass through our doors every week. We also have a responsibility to the poorest communities to live more lightly on this earth.

Powered by the Sun

In December 2024, we took a landmark step by installing 50 solar panels on our south aisle roof. Despite the challenges of being a Grade II* listed building, we worked carefully to ensure the panels were sensitive to the building’s historic character.

The Impact: In 2025, these panels generated 60% of our total electricity. By significantly reducing our energy bills, we are able to redirect those vital funds back into our community work, youth programmes, and the local outreach that happens right here in Bedworth.

From Gas to Heat Pumps

Our current focus for 2026 is moving away from fossil fuels entirely. We are working with the renowned sustainability engineers at Max Fordham to replace our two aging gas boilers with modern Air Source Heat Pumps.

This isn’t just a technical upgrade; it is about the long-term viability of our church. These pumps will provide consistent, sustainable warmth for our youth work, our community café and dinners, funerals, weddings, and daily groups, all while dramatically cutting our carbon footprint.

Going for Gold

We are currently working to move on from our Silver status to the Eco Church Gold Award. This is a rigorous standard set by A Rocha UK, and achieving it is a significant mountain to climb.

One of our young adults has stepped up to lead this challenge, looking at everything from our worship and teaching to how we manage our land. By aiming for Gold, we are making a long-term commitment to ensuring All Saints remains a sustainable presence at the heart of our town for generations.

How You Can Help

Achieving Gold is a community effort. Whether you are part of our youth groups, a regular worshipper, or a visitor, there are small ways you can help us reach our goal:

Take a "Personal Carbon Audit": One of the requirements for Gold is encouraging our church family to understand their own environmental impact. Try using an online carbon calculator to see where your biggest impact lies.
Help Us Tend the Churchyard: Our churchyard is a vital green space. We are looking for volunteers of all ages to help us manage it for biodiversity—from building bird boxes with our youth groups to joining our seasonal "Eco-Saturday" work parties.
Support the "Big Switch": You can support our transition from gas to green energy through our Aviva Crowdfunder page. Every donation is currently being matched (until 16 April 2026), doubling your impact for a "Warm Welcome" at All Saints.