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 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. The deadline to take part is 25 March 2025.
In addition, to help Lichfield Diocese support its parishes, we'd be grateful if someone from every parish with a listed church building could take five minutes to complete our brief questionairre: