VAT and Churches
Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme provides grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.
Documents to download
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Establishing a Town of Culture Award (131 KB , PDF)
A Westminster Hall debate, initiated by David Hanson MP, on Establishing a Town of Culture Award will take place on Wednesday 23 January 2019 at 4.30pm.
The debate will be on the motion: That this House has considered establishing a Town of Culture Award.
Documents to download
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Establishing a Town of Culture Award (131 KB , PDF)
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