Church of Scotland congregations are being encouraged to investigate whether they are eligible to “claw back” VAT on repairs of over £1,000.

The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme is run by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport and funded until 31 March 2025.

The General Trustees of the Church of Scotland, which manages the Church’s estate, are encouraging congregations to visit https://listed-places-of-worshipgrant.dcms.gov.uk/ to check whether they are eligible for the refund.

Dr Ian Trushell, convener of the General Trustees Fabric Committee, said: “This UK-wide scheme allows congregations with listed buildings to claw back VAT on works.

“It is extremely welcome as a continuing source of funding and really important, therefore we would encourage congregations to investigate whether they qualify for grants.”