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<p>The £42 million per annum government funded Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
refunds the VAT incurred on the costs of repair and maintenance of Listed Places of
Worship of all faiths and denominations. Under the scheme, repairs to wall paintings
and murals are eligible as well as works to repair damage to the fabric of the building
and mitigation measures to reduce or prevent damage caused by bats.</p><p>A Church
of England congregation seeking advice on how to assess and address any damage is
advised to contact the Head of Conservation at the Cathedral and Church Buildings
Division, who may also signpost funders who have supported conservation projects in
the past.</p><p>Those concerned about other historic buildings will find advice on
historic wall paintings, their conservation and how to find an appropriate conservator
on the Historic England website: <a href="https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/decorative-features/wall-paintings/"
target="_blank">https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/decorative-features/wall-paintings/</a>.</p><p>The
Heritage Fund is currently funding a five year long Bats in Churches project that
provides practical help and advice on the mitigation and management of bats. The project
gives congregations the confidence to cope with their bats positively while giving
regard to their protected status under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as
amended) and The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017) (as amended).
The project runs until October 2023 and will continue to support and enable churches
until it closes.</p><p> </p>
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