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Places of Worship Renewal Fund: VAT

Asked by Simon HoareConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 9 February 2026UIN 109816

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much of the increase in funding for places of worship is expected to be used to cover VAT costs.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund is a capital fund, meaning it will award grants for projects to cover capital works, rather than just the VAT element. Further details on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund specific criteria, application process and funding allocation will be announced in due course.

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