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£41 million programme backs repairs at 74 heritage and faith buildings

A £41 million package will support repairs and conservation at 74 heritage and faith buildings across England.

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The Civic Frontier15/10/2026, 9:43:16 pm IST · 1 min read
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A new £41 million package will support repairs and conservation at 74 heritage and faith buildings across England, the government has announced.

The awards will draw on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund and the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, supporting projects that range from churches and synagogues to market halls, town halls and castles. The announcement also identifies restoration work at major English Heritage sites including Dover Castle, Osborne and Brodsworth Hall.

The funding is part of the wider Arts Everywhere Fund. Government and heritage bodies say the grants are intended to preserve buildings that remain active parts of community life while addressing significant repair needs. A second round of recipients for the 2026–27 financial year is expected to be announced later.