The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme is a lifeline for historic churches – saving them 20 per cent on repair costs. But the future of the scheme is uncertain – and churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals across the country are now paying up to a fifth more for repairs. To fix urgent needs like leaking roofs and crumbling towers. Some of them cannot afford to do these repairs anymore, putting heritage and church buildings across the country at risk of disrepair and closure. Please help us to urge the Government to make this scheme permanent and remove its devastating cap.
We are expecting the Government to make a decision about the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme's future in the upcoming Spending Review, which is published on 11 June. So, it is more important than ever to please contact your MP and ask for it to be saved. Thank you.
Watch the video to find out more
Hear from two brilliants churches whose future has been put at risk due to the changes to the scheme. And find out how you can help us save church buildings across the country.