Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Religious Buildings: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, which central funding pathways are available for places of worship in the devolved regions.
- Answer
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Heritage funding is devolved. The Places of Worship Renewal Fund is an England-only scheme starting in 2026/27 with a £23m annual budget. The Northern Irish Government received Barnett consequentials through the Spending Review.
We work with other funders to maximise UK-wide opportunities. Between 2024 and 2027, the National Lottery Heritage Fund expects to invest around £100m in places of worship, including £30m a year via their National Lottery Heritage Grants open programme.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 4306
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Devolution Finance Religious buildings
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-06-08 16:31:25 +0100
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