The headline changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme announced on 31st March are:
· Applications will be processed on a quarterly basis and the grants paid at the end of the quarter – the application window will open again in July 2011
· There is a fixed budget for each quarter – if applications are for more than the budget a proportional amount of the VAT is paid and if they are less the amount rolls over into the next quarter
· It will not be possible to claim where the supporting invoices are more than one year old
· As there will be a large volume of applications in the first 2 quarters of 2011/12 applications should be made after September 2011, if there is any flexibility
· Eligibility depends on the date the claim is received by the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, not the date the works were carried out, or the invoice date – therefore, the full level of VAT can no longer be guaranteed and professional fees and organ and bell works are now INELIGIBLE
More information has been sent to your clergy and PCC Treasurers or you can go to ChurchCare's website:
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