Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme – open for applications
The Home Office’s Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme is now open for applications.
Through this scheme, eligible sites and faith-communities who have experienced hate crime, or feel they are vulnerable to it, can apply for fully funded physical security measures such as:
- CCTV
- Secure fencing/gates
- Stronger doors and locks
- Window protection
- Intruder alarms
- Entry systems (keypad, fob, intercom)·External lighting
- Secure mailboxes
The application portal is now open and will close on 8th December 2025. If you are interested in applying, please visit:https://www.
For more information, including eligibility, further details on the application process, and supporting guidance, please visit GOV.uk.: https://www.gov.uk/
The Home Office will also be hosting drop-in sessions and workshops. These sessions will talk through the process, explain what successful applications look like, and offer a useful Q&A to applicants.
These sessions will be hosted on:
• 16:00-17:00 – 10th November
• 16:00-17:00 – 26th November
• 14:00-15:00 – 2nd December
If you are interested in attending, please email psvc@homeoffice.gov.uk, and a member of the team will be happy to register you.