The HRBA has an extremely helpful page on caring for Historic Places of Worship during the coronavirus pandemic which provides links to useful sources of information for those who are responsible for historic (or indeed any) places of worship. The page, last updated on 13 May 2020, is reproduced below with the HRBA’s permission:
News
A useful summary of the Government’s thinking about re-opening places of worship (from Law & Religion UK, 12 May 2020). With an update of 13 May.
Knowledge hubs/portals
- The Heritage Alliance Coronavirus Hub and Funding Hub (includes links to emergency funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Historic England emergency response fund).
- The NCVO blog and advice page aimed at voluntary organisations.
- The wide-ranging set of links on Law & Religion UK (much wider than legal material).
- DCMS list of Treasury financial support relevant to Heritage and covering letter (28 April). This duplicates information available above.
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