Business Rates
Relief for charities and other not-for-profit organisations
Charities are entitled to relief from rates on any property used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes.
Relief of 80% of the full rate bill is given to registered charities, and we have the discretion to remit the all or part of the remaining 20%.
If your organisation is not a registered charity but is another type of non-profit making organisation, we have a discretionary power to grant relief on all or part of the bill.
Discretionary rate relief policy 
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Application form for rate relief for charity PDF 218K
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Community Amateur Sports Clubs
Community Amateur Sports Clubs are entitled to 80% mandatory rate relief.
We have the power to remit all or part of the remaining 20%.
To be considered for this relief, organisations must first register with the HM Revenue and Customs. Full information can be found on the HM Revenue and Customs website.
