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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Asked by Stuart AndrewConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 25 February 2025UIN 31425

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of changes to the Listed Places of Worship Scheme on the (a) restoration and (b) preservation of historic buildings.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was established to provide grants towards VAT paid on repairs and maintenance to the nation's listed places of worship. Based on past claims we estimate that 94% of applications will not be affected by the £25,000 cap.

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