Places of Worship Renewal Fund

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Funding

£10,000 – £1,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 1 April 2030

Overview

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund pays for urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. Grants range from £10,000 to £1,000,000. Any active listed place of worship can apply, regardless of faith or denomination. The funding covers capital works that keep buildings safe, open, and in use by the public. The deadline to apply is 1 April 2030.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Building must be a listed place of worship
  • Must be an active place of worship
  • Funding is for capital works only
Who is this for?

This grant is for any active listed place of worship in England, open to all faiths and denominations. It is not for unlisted buildings or places of worship that are no longer in active use.

Regions

No published award history for Historic England. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Historic England

The Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) supports urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship in England. Grants ranging from £10,000 to £1,000,000 will be awarded for capital works that keep buildings safe, open and in public use. Any listed place of worship in England can apply, of any faith or denomination, provided it is an active place of worship.

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Last updated: 17 August 2026