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Churches facing a timebomb over their insurance
Congregations are facing an insurance timebomb if they fail to properly protect deteriorating church buildings.The general trustees of the Kirk told the final day of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland yesterday that congregations must have assets revalued. It could add many thousands to budgets.
Some congregations have been shocked as premiums increase by up to 500%.
Increasing numbers of churches require repairs, with suggestions that more churches and associated buildings should be sold to cover costs.
Churches are exposed to losing hundreds of thousands of pounds from their value should a policy need used.
There was a call for grant aid to be provided by the Scottish Government.
Full story at The Herald.
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