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Launch of Places of Worship Renewal Fund

You’ll be pleased to hear that the Places of Worship Renewal Fund has now launched. You can find out about it at https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/what-we-fund/places-of-worship-renewal-fund/; Additionally DCMS have issued a press release. Below is a quick summary from the Historic Religious Building Alliance, based on a note issued by our colleagues in the Church of England. Note the timetable.

PLACES OF WORSHIP RENEWAL FUND

As trailed, this shows that the new Fund will focus on:

  • Urgent fabric repairs
  • Essential improvements: electrical upgrades, heating, toilets and step-free access
  • In-year spend for four years, of £23m per year
  • Listed places of worship in England

We would also like to draw your attention to the following points:

  • The first deadline for an Expression of Interest is 14 June 2026. Full details of the information needed, according to the size of grant requested, are on the Historic England website.
  • There will be future opportunities to apply, and the next one will be September 2026.
  • The Government wants the funding to reach where there is the greatest need for investment and the most community benefit.

 

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