The Government has announced it is ending the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which means that from 1 April 2026 listed places of worship will need to pay tax on any repair, maintenance, or renovation costs.
If you are carrying out any repairs, we urge you to submit any claims for your project to the scheme as soon as possible; their final deadline will be 31 March 2026, but it could also end sooner if the £23 million budget for the scheme is reached before then.
What next?
The Government is replacing the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme with a £230 million package to protect and preserve heritage buildings, including listed places of worship. Details of the new scheme will follow later in the year.