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<p>While no specific assessment has been made of separating the upkeep of buildings
from the ministers’ cure of souls, the National Church Institutions regularly review
the pressure on parishes and clergy in public ministry and are committed to reducing
the burdens of administration, operation, and management. The National Church Institutions
continue to explore the opportunities to support parishes, and the Church Commissioners
have recently launched the £14 million 'Buildings for Mission' fund, which includes
funding for Church Building Support Officers and minor fabric repairs. The Church
would like to thank the Government for introducing an amendment to the Levelling Up
and Regeneration Bill to clarify the law around churches being able to receive grant
funding from local authorities.</p>
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