The Listed Place of Worship Grant Scheme yet again

As almost all readers in the UK will know, the current Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme runs out at the end of the current financial year unless renewed. On Tuesday, the Bishop of St Albans asked HMG, “following Historic England’s publication of the latest Heritage at Risk Register, what plans they have to ensure adequate support for listed historic buildings”. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Baroness Twycross, replied that the Government was

“committed to protecting the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations. DCMS and its arm’s-length bodies deliver funding to the heritage sector, including £8 million last year to rescue buildings on the Heritage at Risk Register. In 2024, 124 historic places from the register were saved, bringing treasured heritage assets back to life. Some 150 buildings were added, which highlights the need for continued support for our most vulnerable heritage”. Continue reading →