Baby Basics - Faithfully Supporting Families
12th May 2025As part of his calling to raise-up local charities doing work to support those most vulnerable in the diocese, Bishop Martyn recently paid a visit to Baby Basics Leicester.
News & Stories
Honouring SoundCafe Leicester Volunteers
23rd April 2025It was an unforgettable occasion for SoundCafe Leicester volunteers earlier this month as the charity was presented with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) by Mr. Mike Kapur, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire.
Diocese of Leicester Mothers’ Union – New President Commissioning
14th April 2025The Mothers’ Union Leicester Diocese held their Annual Spring Members’ Forum at St Wilfrid's Church in Kibworth on Saturday 5 April during which Bishop Martyn commissioned the new Diocesan Mothers’ Union President, Ruth Fryer, and Board of Trustees - Sue Wilson, Noreen Mewies, Eileen Payne, Margaret Rouse and Mary Clarkson.
Together in Hope - Building An Intercultural City
6th March 2025A community gathering to exchange thoughts and feelings and explore how Leicester can continue to grow as an ‘intercultural city’ was hosted by Leicester Cathedral on Monday (3 March).
Bishop Martyn Responds to Poverty Listening Exercise
3rd March 2025The results have been published from the Bishops’ Children & Youth Council (BCYC) Autumn 2024 Listening Report on Poverty. 458 young voices from schools and church groups across the diocese contributed with their opinions, insights and questions.
Social Cohesion, Great Education, and the Reality of Child Poverty
7th February 2025Dame Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner for England, spent the day in the Diocese of Leicester visiting children in a local Church of England school and finding out about the significant interfaith work going on in the city.
Caring For Our Brothers and Sisters Overseas
20th January 2025Bishop Martyn paid a visit to Inter Care in Syston to meet its staff and volunteers and learn more about the charity's efforts to support healthcare overseas.
A Fond Farewell to Rebecca Pawley
13th January 2025The project coordinator for Leicester’s Homelessness Charter has left to take up a post with the Jo Cox Foundation.
Churches Offer a Warm Welcome this Winter
13th January 2025Throughout the year churches open their doors to provide hospitality, refreshments and welcome to those in their parish. During the winter months these coffee mornings and drop-ins can be a vital point of connection and support.
SoundCafe Leicester Granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
14th November 2024SoundCafe Leicester has been granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
