People across the diocese are being given an extra incentive to complete the Energy Footprint Toolkit (EFT) for their church building – a carbon-cutting heated cushion.

The EFT is an essential part of the Church of England’s shared journey to Net Zero 2030 and helps to create baseline data from which the Diocese of Truro can chart national church progress.

It was created to measure the carbon footprints of all in-scope buildings within the Church of England. This will enable the General Synod to monitor progress towards the target of net zeroRosey Sanders in the office holding a red, heated cushion. emissions by 2030.

Diocese of Truro’s Building, Environment and Land (BEL) team members are offering the chance for those completing their EFT to win a Munich heat cushion – if  the toolkit is submitted, and the questions 100% completed, before the end of March.

Faye Edwardes, the diocese’s Church Buildings Officer, said: “I love these cushions, they are designed to fit most seats and pews and are easy to carry around. They are battery-powered, cordless and rechargeable.

“These brilliantly designed cushions are a great tool for keeping warm in the colder months because they are designed to reduce energy bills by heating the person and not the space.”

Dr Sharon Willoughby, Diocesan Environment Officer at Diocese of Truro, said: “Making sure all the questions are answered on the EFTs really helps us measure the Diocesan progress towards net zero emissions – really vital missional work.”

For more information about the EFT visit the Diocese of Truro’s website page:  https://trurodiocese.org.uk/resources/creation-care/energy-footprint-calculator/

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions:

The Diocese of Truro BEL team are running the initiative to award one Munich cushion to three separate churches that have completed 100% of the questions on the EFTs, and submitted them before the end of March 2026.

The prize, a single cushion, has a RRP value RRP £124.

Eligibility: People entering into this prize offer must be over 18, must be a Church Officer/ church in the Diocese of Truro and appear on the Diocese of Truro’s CMS.

Entry Requirements: People may enter this competition by submitting their completed EFT to the Diocese of Truro before Tuesday, March 31, 2026. One entry per person/ church.

Closing date: The closing date is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  The prize will be a Munich cushion, as previously described, and there will be no alternative prize.

The winners will be selected at random, from the eligible pool, and the results will be announced on the Diocese of Truro’s Facebook and website.

How to claim the prize:  The winners will be contacted directly from the Diocese of Truro, and the prize needs to be claimed within 3 months.

Liability: The Diocese of Truro is not liable for technical issues or incorrect contact details. Responsibility for PAT testing will be with the recipient. Please check directly with your insurer for any further requirements.

The colour of the prize cannot be guaranteed.

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Any queries contact Head of Communications at Diocese of Truro: Kelly.Rowe@trurodiocese.org.uk