Listed Places of Worship
The government has now announced two new schemes that will replace the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The new schemes are:
Operated by Historic England, both funds are competitive schemes, and no longer only relate to reclaiming VAT. They are both two stage application processes, with the submission of an Expression of Interest, then if successful an invitation to full application 6 weeks later. There will be two deadlines per year. A minimum of 20% contribution is expected.
Newly introduced criteria: priority will be given to those that fall (or serve) an area of greatest need, measured through the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD 1 - 3) and assessment will also be made against data from Community Needs Index.
If you have an idea for a potential project, please contact Helen McCormack, Synod Grants Officer to discuss.
Tel: 0151 319 9738
email: (grantsadmin@urcmerseysynod.org.uk)