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 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.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/placesofworshipscheme/

For more information, including eligibility, further details on the application process, and supporting guidance, please visit GOV.uk.: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-protective-security-scheme

We encourage you to promote the scheme and forward this correspondence on to eligible sites and faith-communities who have experienced hate crime, or feel they are vulnerable to it.

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.

Please if your Temple applies for CCTV and other security measures keep us informed of your application progress to admin@hinducounciluk.org