Registered Charities
Registered charities using non-domestic properties for the main purpose or objective of the charity can claim 80% relief from the business rates charge if:
- a registered charity or trustees for a registered charity occupies the property, and
- the property is used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes.
If the property is empty you may be entitled to full rate relief on it, if it will be used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes when next in use
Sports clubs
Sports clubs can claim 80 % relief by applying for Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) status. You can do this through HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Visit the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website
To qualify as a CASC a sports club must:
- Be open to the whole community
- Be run as an amateur club
- Be a non-profit making organisation
- Aim to provide facilities for and encourage people to take part in eligible sports.
If the property is empty you may be entitled to full rate relief on it, if it will be used by a CASC when next in use. Contact us if this applies to you.