Committee publication · Correspondence · 28 January 2025
Letter from Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism, regarding Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, dated 22 January 2025
From: Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Inquiry: The work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Summary
Sir Chris Bryant announces the government's decision to continue the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme through March 2026 with £23 million funding. The scheme, which has awarded nearly £350 million since 2010, will introduce an annual cap of £25,000 per organisation to manage budgets, expected to affect only 6% of claims.
Key findings
- Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will continue until end of March 2026 with £23 million budget allocation
- Annual cap of £25,000 per organisation introduced to meet budget constraints; 94% of claims expected to remain unaffected
- Since 2010, scheme has awarded nearly £350 million supporting churches, synagogues, mosques and temples across UK
- Scheme receives approximately 7,000 applications annually
Tone
ProceduralTopics
heritage-conservationpublic-fundingreligious-buildings
Key actors
Sir Chris Bryant MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Listed Places of Worship
Notable line
“The scheme will run until the end of March 2026, with a budget of £23 million.”
Key Quotes
“Our built heritage is central to local communities' wellbeing, pride in place, and identity.”
“Since 2010 nearly £350 million has been awarded, supporting listed churches, synagogues, mosques and temples across the UK.”
“Based on previous scheme data we expect 94% of claims to be unaffected by this change.”
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