Scotland's Places of Worship Fund

Listed Scottish Places of Worship looking for funding to subsidise the VAT cost of their repair and maintenance works.

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.

Up to £1million is available through this pilot scheme in 2026/27, and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Internal works to the building fabric, as well as fixed items of furniture and religious ritual, and external repair and maintenance works.

Fill in the forms available online, attach copies of invoices and submit via email to grants@hes.scot or post to:

Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund 
Historic Environment Scotland | Grants Team
Longmore House 
Salisbury Place 
Edinburgh 
EH9 1SH

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.