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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...