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<p>We recognise the importance of carrying out routine repairs and maintenance in
order to reduce the need for major remedial works in places of worship, and the great
challenge to raise funding to carry out this work, particularly at the present time.
Listed places of worship represent some of the nation's finest heritage, and we support
them through the DCMS run Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which makes grants
equal to the VAT paid on maintenance and repairs. The scheme will continue to benefit
listed places of worship across the country, all of which have provided a much needed
space for rest, contemplation and well-being during these difficult times, when they
have been able to be open.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Listed places of worship
may also benefit from the latest round of Cultural Recovery Funding with the £300
million package announced in June representing the latest and final tranche of funding
for the CRF. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is distributing £40m in partnership
with Historic England, based on criteria set by DCMS.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>There
are a number of sources of funding available for places of worship. The National Lottery
Heritage Fund supports a broad range of projects that connect people and communities
to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. This includes historic buildings,
monuments and the historic environment. This funding can be used for repairs and conservation.</p><p>
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