Written question asked by Maya Ellis (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Historic Buildings: Churches

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what support is available to maintain historic church buildings that also serve as community spaces.

Answer

On 20 May, this government announced the £92 million Places of Worship Renewal Fund to support capital works keeping listed places of worship safe, open, and in public use. Community benefit is considered as part of the assessment.

We also provide the Churches Conservation Trust £3 million per annum to maintain more than 350 churches, and are providing £42 million to support communities to take on the buildings they love, including buildings that were places of worship, through the Heritage Revival Fund.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 12406
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Churches Historic buildings Repairs and maintenance Community assets
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Historic Buildings: Churches

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