Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 109816

Places of Worship Renewal Fund: VAT

Tabled: 30 January 2026

Answered: 9 February 2026

Question

Simon Hoare

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much of the increase in funding for places of worship is expected to be used to cover VAT costs.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund is a capital fund, meaning it will award grants for projects to cover capital works, rather than just the VAT element. Further details on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund specific criteria, application process and fund...

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