The Listed Places of Worship scheme gives grants towards VAT paid on repairs and renovations to the nation’s listed sites of worship across the UK. The scheme gives grants towards VAT paid on repairs and renovations to the UK’s listed sites of worship, such as works to the foundations, masonry and monuments integral to the buildings.
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has announced that the Grant Scheme will be extended for the 2025/26 financial year, providing £23million so that thousands of historical buildings, including churches, synagogues, mosques and temples, can carry out restoration work.
The Department states that the extension of the scheme recognises that listed places of worship represent an important part of UK heritage, and provide spaces for communities to come together.
There is, however, a new addition to the scheme in the form of a cap: an organisation can claim a maximum of £25,000 during the year. This can still be spread across multiple claims.
The Department has stated that, based on previous scheme data, 94% of claims were under this £25,000 cap amount however this may affect larger refurbishment projects which could create financial difficulties for repair and restoration programmes.
Listed places of worship of any size or faith within the UK can apply to the scheme for support with repairs and renovations until the end of March 2026 up to the set cap.
If you have any questions or need any help, contact us via vat@ct.me
