Historic Environment Scotland - Scotland's Places of Worship Fund

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Scotland's Listed Places of Worship Fund supports representatives of listed places of worship in Scotland to cover the cost of the VAT element paid on eligible repair, maintenance and conservation works.

To qualify for funding, your project must involve a listed building used as a place of public worship a minimum of six times a year. Works must be currently underway or have been carried out or completed since 01 April 2026.

They can fund internal works to the building fabric, as well as fixed items of furniture and religious ritual, and external repair and maintenance works.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue, Core costs

Fund award sizes

Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

To qualify for funding, your project must involve a listed building used as a place of public worship a minimum of six times a year. Works must be currently underway or have been carried out or completed since 01 April 2026.

When to apply

Now open. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis once a complete application and all required supporting documentation have been submitted. This fund will remain open until 31 March 2027, or until all available funding has been allocated.

Next deadline: 31 Mar 2027

How to apply

Fill in the forms available online, attach copies of invoices and submit via email to [email protected], or via post.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Heritage and building preservation

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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