Business rate relief

Charities are entitled to relief from rates on any non-domestic property that is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. 

Relief is given at 80% of the bill.

Charities and Registered Community Amateur Sports Clubs are also entitled to 80% relief where the property is occupied by the charity or club and is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes or as a Registered Community Amateur Sports Club.

Apply for relief

To apply for the relief, fill out our application form (PDF, 301kb) and send it back to us using the details at the bottom of this page.

Further discretionary relief

We also have discretion to give relief on all or part of any rate bill for property occupied by certain non-profit making bodies. 

Read the guidelines for discretionary relief (PDF, 338kb) and get in touch if you feel that you may be eligible using the details at the bottom of this page.