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UK Churches Face Funding Uncertainty Ahead of Budget

11/22/2025

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The UK Government has not committed to funding the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond March 2026, creating uncertainty for about 260 Anglican churches.
Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross has referred tax-exemption decisions to the Chancellor, citing fiscal context.
Church leaders, including the Archbishop, and Rev Marcus Walker call for permanent funding and VAT removal on repairs.
Without a commitment in the autumn Budget, the scheme may be lost.

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Story summary

The UK Government has not committed to funding the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme beyond March 2026, creating uncertainty for about 260 Anglican churches.
Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross has referred tax-exemption decisions to the Chancellor, citing fiscal context.
Church leaders, including the Archbishop, and Rev Marcus Walker call for permanent funding and VAT removal on repairs.
Without a commitment in the autumn Budget, the scheme may be lost.