Parsonage Department

The parsonage department of the Diocese of Truro manages a portfolio of about 150 residential properties including all the parsonage houses owned by the Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd, or by the Church Commissioners, and occupied either by clergy or tenants.

Diagram illustrating care of the parsonage house

With a few exceptions, properties are located in Cornwall and are maintained to support active Christian ministry or future developments.  

These guidance notes have been produced primarily to assist occupiers of diocesan properties to look after the houses in which they live. Rented and parish owned houses will be managed in the same manner although responsibility for the cost of repairs may need to be met by the occupier in accordance with the terms of occupation.

There are also important health and safety notes of which you should be aware to keep you and your family safe.

Health & Safety Note - Urgent Attention Required

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Health and Safety Note for all Clergy house occupants Nov09 (PDF 51.13kb)


Useful information sheets

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Information Sheet 1: Septic tanks (PDF 109.39kb)

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Information Sheet 2: Japanese Knotweed (PDF 21.49kb)

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Information Sheet 3: Asbestos (PDF 730.48kb)

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Information Sheet 4: damp and mould (PDF 49.28kb)

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Information Sheet 5: Saving electricity (PDF 1,656.75kb)


The Diocesan Parsonage Office can be contacted on normal working days between 9am and 5pm. Click here to find out more about the team.

The Office is closed at weekends, and during bank holidays, Easter & Christmas. If you need assistance during office hours, please click here to send us an email Please select Property Department from the drop down menu on the contact form.

Alternatively you can contact us on 01872 241507


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