The scheme helps listed places of worship, including churches, synagogues, mosques and temples, pay the 20% VAT on repairs and has been going since 2001.
The Church of England has said the government slashing funding available for listed places of worship repairs will only provide 'temporary relief' and is concerned about a cap affecting larger projects. Heritage minister Sir Chris Bryant, a former Anglican priest, announced the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will receive £23m for 2025/26 compared with £42m available this year.
' Read more:PM vows to 'take on NIMBYs'Former home secretary calls for cap on political donations Labour MP Marsha de Cordova, the Second Church Estates Commissioner, added: 'Going forward, it is vital that a long-term solution is reached for some of the country's most important community buildings and that this scheme is made permanent.
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