A further round of funding for security at places of worship has been announced by the government. Applications for the scheme have not opened yet and it is presently anticipated for the middle of the year. When it is announced I will let you know promptly. If you have churches in your diocese who are considering applying to the fund please bear in mind that it is particularly intended for places of worship vulnerable to hate crime, although it is no longer necessary to prove that they have experienced an incident directly.