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Places of Worship Renewal Fund: VAT

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 4307

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether VAT reimbursements are available under the Places of Worship Renewal Fund.

Answered by Ian Murray

The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund is a capital grant scheme which will operate in England only as Heritage is a devolved matter. Where capital grants have been awarded, VAT on eligible works and costs will be rebated where it is not otherwise reclaimable.

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