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Grants for Places of Worship: the new chapter in HLF funding for places of worship

Grants for Places of Worship: the new chapter in HLF funding for places of worship. The story so far…. Targeted funding for places of worship for over 15 years 2,300 places of worship have benefitted from £189m since 2002 Scheme focused solely on urgent repair needs. Consultation 2011.

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Grants for Places of Worship: the new chapter in HLF funding for places of worship

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  1. Grants for Places of Worship: the new chapter in HLF funding for places of worship

  2. The story so far… • Targeted funding for places of worship for over 15 years • 2,300 places of worship have benefitted from £189m since 2002 • Scheme focused solely on urgent repair needs

  3. Consultation 2011 over 2000 responses from organisations and individuals strong endorsement for a wide range of proposals changes now reflected in the Strategic Framework

  4. A lasting difference for heritage and people Heritage Lottery Fund Strategic Framework 2013 - 2018

  5. Grants for Places of Worship • Urgent repairs remain the priority • Maximum grant of £250,000 • Retaining a focus on the smaller, single phase projects • Around 15% for works to encourage sustainable use • Encouraging wider public access

  6. Outcomes • 3 sets of outcomes: • - outcomes for Heritage • - outcomes for individuals; and • - outcomes for communities/society • 2 minimum outcomes for GPOW: • - Heritage in better condition (weighted) • - More people and a wider range of people will have engaged with heritage

  7. St Edward’s, Knighton • Grant of £82,400 to carry out urgent repair • Gave a fresh perspective as to how the church could be used • Plans to update the guidebook • Volunteers play a vital role

  8. Church of the Most Holy Redeemer • £95,500 for the urgent works • History of the church made available on website • Downloadable documents for iPhone • Enabled the church to continue its important community role

  9. How will it work? • 4 deadlines a year – open to all grades • 12 week assessment • Committee decision • Retaining two round process

  10. How to apply • Online application process • Application materials available from December • First deadlines in Feb/March 2013 • First decisions in June 2013 • For further advice, talk to your local team.

  11. Any questions? • www.hlf.org.uk

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