Bring back zero-rate VAT on alterations to listed churches

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The Church of England welcomes the Government’s May 17 announcement that it will provide an additional £30 million of funding a year in this Parliament for the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, from October when the VAT rate applied to alterations to listed buildings will change. This ringfenced funding is on top of the £12 million already in the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. We are confident that this will cover the additional costs borne by listed places of worship following the VAT change, and that the additional resources will enable 100% compensation for repair and maintenance costs eligible under the current Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.