Charity and not-for-profit organisation rate relief

Registered charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) are entitled to 80% relief on any property occupied for charitable purposes.

Other organisations that are not registered with the charities commission may still qualify for rate relief, for example:

  • church commissioners
  • friendly societies
  • Boy Scouts and Girl Guides
  • not-for-profit companies that are established for charitable purposes

We may also remove all or part of the remaining 20% of your bill. This is called discretionary rate relief.

How to apply for charity and not-for-profit organisation relief

Download and fill in our form.

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After you've applied

We will contact you or send you an amended bill in around 20 working days