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Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Further details continue to emerge about the operation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund. In answer to a written question from Freddie van Mierlo (Henley and Thame, Lib Dem), the Minister of State at DCMS, Ian Murray, said this:

“The Places of Worship Renewal Fund will provide an equivalent overall level of financial support to that provided by the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, £23 million per annum.

The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund is a capital fund providing grants upfront, which in some cases, may award a greater proportion of the project costs than what would have previously been received through the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

We are aware of concerns regarding the transition between the two schemes. Guidance, including eligibility criteria and application process on the new Places of Worship Renewal Fund, will be published in due course.” Continue reading →