Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Religion: Social Enterprises

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support her Department provides for faith-based social enterprises.

Answer: The Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government supports grassroots programmes, such as Near Neighbours, which promotes dialogue, relationship building and civic engagement across religiously and ethnically diverse communities. In the previous financial year, MHCLG provided £587,000 of grant funding to the Near Neighbours programme. MHCLG also supported Inter Faith Week 2025, ensuring it remains a key part of the national calendar for dialogue, learning, and connection between people of different faiths and beliefs.

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