Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with heritage bodies and faith communities regarding the extension of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme after March 2025.

The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism and DCMS officials have met with a range of heritage bodies since July and this has included discussions on the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

The Department has received correspondence from religious organisations regarding the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and the views of congregations and communities as a result of funding. In addition, a couple of Church of England bishops have approached the Minister for the Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism at events to mention the scheme.