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Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Asked by Charlotte CaneLiberal DemocratDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 25 November 2025UIN 90533

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on the potential merits of extending the Listed Places of Worship Scheme beyond March 2026.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Minister for Heritage and her officials have had numerous conversations with stakeholders about the Listed Places of Worship scheme. The scheme is funded until March 2026 or when the budget is spent, whichever is earlier.

The future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme after March 2026 will be announced when the outcome of the Spending Review and business planning processes have completed.

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