- The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which allows churches to reclaim VAT on repairs, is at risk of being ended or further reduced in the upcoming Budget.
- The scheme’s budget has already been cut from £42m to £23m, with a £25,000 cap on eligible repairs, causing uncertainty for church repair plans.
- Church leaders warn that ending or limiting the scheme could put up to 260 Anglican churches and cathedrals at risk and threaten Britain’s heritage.
- The scheme is seen as a small government investment with significant social value, and church leaders are urging the government to make it permanent and remove the cap.
- Without the scheme, churches face millions in additional costs, potentially leading to the closure or collapse of many historic buildings.
Source: channelnewsasia.com
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