Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Commons · Question 6873 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Dyke
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, a) whether listed places of worship will be able to reclaim VAT on essential repairs under the new Places of Worship Renewal Fund and b) when she will publish the finalised details of the fund.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 11 Jun 2026
The new Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) is a capital grant scheme. Where capital grants have been awarded, VAT on eligible works and costs will be rebated where it is not otherwise reclaimable.The PWRF is open for Expressions of Interest, and furthe...