The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS) has been extended for one year and capped at £23 million.

Under the extended scheme, individual places of worship are eligible for a maximum of £25,000 grant.

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was launched in 2001 and has been extended by every government since then. The scheme provides grants covering the VAT on repairs costing more than £1000 to listed buildings used as places of worship. It was due to expire at the end of March and the announcement to extend it was made on January 22, 2025.

The diocese building and land teams have been active in supporting the call to extend the scheme including writing to local MPs to explain how important the scheme has been in protecting the 256 listed churches in the Diocese of Truro.

If you would like more information about how to claim VAT back on church repair works, please visit the DCMS website here

Read the CofE press release here.