Survey for Evaluation of Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme – a call for participants
We know the importance of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to the funding of works on so many church buildings. It would be really helpful as we continue nationally to lobby for assistance in this area, and the impact the scheme has to our mission and our built heritage.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has commissioned research on the repair and maintenance of historic places of worship. Places of worship that have been ‘listed’ for their special architectural or historic interest can generally reclaim the VAT paid through The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. This scheme has operated since 2001 and is funded by the UK government through DCMS.
The short online survey is to help build understanding of individual places of worship’s experience of the scheme. This survey consists of around 25 questions and will play a vital role in understanding the outcomes and impacts of the scheme. As many places of worship as possible are asked to participate, to produce reliable findings.
Those from listed places of worship in the diocese are strongly encouraged to take part in the survey. The more individual responses are received, the greater the influence will be in this review The survey is here and is open until 25 March. You can also access the survey using the QR code:
