尽管政府提供了援助,但由于财政紧张、志愿者短缺和建筑物老化,联合王国近三分之一的教堂可能到2030年关闭。 Nearly one-third of UK churches may close by 2030 due to financial strain, volunteer shortages, and aging buildings, despite government aid.

联合王国对3 628个教堂的调查发现,近三分之一的未来前景不确定,到2030年可能关闭约2 000个教堂。 A UK survey of 3,628 churches found nearly one-third face uncertain futures, with about 2,000 potentially closing by 2030. 64%表示对保持开放有信心,27%不确定,5%期望关闭。 While 64% express confidence in staying open, 27% are uncertain and 5% expect closure. 许多教会因财政紧张而挣扎——31%的教会使用储备金支付基本费用——以及缺乏志愿人员,45%的教会提到这一点。 Many churches struggle with financial strain—31% use reserves for basic costs—and a lack of volunteers, cited by 45%. 结构性问题十分普遍,38%报告有紧急屋顶修理,22%指出建筑物恶化。 Structural issues are widespread, with 38% reporting urgent roof repairs and 22% noting building deterioration. 国家教会信托基金会和喜剧演员Hugh Dennis正在敦促全国采取行动,将教堂作为社区和遗产资产加以保护。 The National Churches Trust and comedian Hugh Dennis are urging national action to preserve churches as community and heritage assets. 政府强调,2023年至2026年《宗教场所清单赠款计划》和1亿英镑的国家彩票遗产基金支助是现有的修理援助。 The government highlighted the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and £100 million in National Lottery Heritage Fund support from 2023 to 2026 as existing aid for repairs.