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Closed Ensure the renewal of LPWGS beyond March 2026 without any caps

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There is uncertainty over the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. It has been vital in guaranteeing urgent/necessary conservation/repair work to thousands of historic churches. The Government should extend the scheme beyond March 2026 and ensure no caps are put in place.

This scheme provides listed Churches a grant equivalent to the cost of VAT on repairs & associated professional fees. There is a growing concern that this scheme may not be extended. We believe the absence of this scheme could be detrimental to 1000+ UK Churches, which may already be struggling to finance their repair works, and it may have a sudden 'significant' shortfall in their budget. We think this will threaten the UK's Historic environment, largely shaped by Historic Churches. The long-term renewal of this scheme is vital.

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