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- The end of the VAT-recovery grant adds a 20 % tax burden to repair work on parish churches.
- The UK government ended the grant scheme in March 2026 and launched a £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund.
- Reverend Canon Stuart Craddock said three stained-glass windows need £250,000 to restore, adding £50,000 due to VAT.
- Emily Gee warned the VAT loss increases pressure on local fundraisers while the government finalises the renewal fund.
