Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme extended

THE Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has been extended for three years until March 31, 2025.

The Department for Culture Media and Sport confirmed earlier this month that the scheme – which was due to finish at the end of March 2022 – will now continue.

Through the government scheme representatives of listed places of worship can apply for a grant to cover the VAT costs incurred when carrying out urgent building repairs.

The scheme covers repairs to the fabric of buildings, along with associated professional fees, plus repairs to turret clocks, pews, bells and pipe organs.

Since its inception in 2001, the scheme has paid out more than £317 million to support 13,000 buildings.

Further details are expected to be posted in due course on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme website HERE.