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Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 121364

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether funding provided through the Proposed Places of Worship Renewal Fund will be subject to an annual cap.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund will have a budget of £23 million per year. Further details regarding the eligibility criteria and application process will be published in due course. The fund will begin in the financial year 2026-27.

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