Further details of the roofing grants available to help listed places of worship (as discussed in the recent budget announcements) have now been released.
The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) writes:
Congregations across the UK responsible for looking after listed places of worship of all faiths and denominations can apply for money to address urgent roof repairs to ensure these historic buildings are weathertight, safe and open for use.
Grants are available from £10,000 to £100,000 to help meet the costs of urgent repairs to roofs (e.g. coverings, timbers, ceilings and vaults) and rainwater disposal systems (e.g. gutters, valleys, hoppers, downpipes, gullies, drains and soakaways).
If you can answer ‘Yes’ to the following you may be eligible to apply.
- Is your place of worship listed?
- Is your place of worship used solely or mainly as a place of worship?
- Is your organisation responsible for maintaining your place of worship?
- Is your project for the repairs to the roof and/or rainwater disposal systems?
- Has the repair work been identified in a recent professional report as being necessary within the next five years?
