Faith
Government Backs Historic Churches with Major Fund
Faith Facts
- The UK government is allocating £1.5 billion over five years to historic buildings, with a focus on places of worship.
- A new £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund will support repairs and improvements in churches, replacing an older scheme.
- Church leaders have concerns about increased fundraising burdens as the previous Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme ends.
Historic churches, like the His Place Community Church in Hastings, are vital pillars of faith and culture that strengthen families and communities through Christian fellowship and tradition.
This new funding aims to restore spiritual heritage and uphold the sacred trust these buildings represent, despite financial uncertainties from the loss of VAT exemption on repairs.
“We warmly welcome the Government’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund and the certainty of this investment in repairs and improvements for eligible parish and cathedral church buildings.”
The support affirms the invaluable role churches play in nurturing local communities, fostering biblical values, and safeguarding national heritage for future generations.
Patriotic stewardship of these cherished landmarks is essential to ensuring that faith, family, and freedom endure in the heart of our nation.