Aims/priorities: The scheme is intended to reduce the risk and impact of hate crime at places of worship and associated faith community centres. Funding is available for protective security measures to places of worship that have been subject to, or are vulnerable to a hate crime attack.
Who can apply? The following are some examples of places of worship buildings that are eligible to apply for the funding (this is not an exhaustive list):
- Churches
- Gurdwaras
- Mosques
- Temples
- Associated faith community centres (defined as community centre run by a place of worship or near a place of worship that is faith based, and where regular worship takes place).
Grant amount: No grant size is specified for this round of funding
Application process: Full details of the scheme and the online application form can be found on the GOV.UK website
Deadline: 14 July 2022
Contact Information:
Esotec Limited
Home Office
Southmead Industrial Estate
Unit 13 Moorbrook Park
Didcot
OX11 7HP
Email: pow_2022@esotec.co.uk
Website address: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme#h…