Charities and Other Non - Profit Making Organisations

Charities

Charities are entitled to mandatory relief of 80% of the full rate bill (or of the transitional bill where such arrangements apply) on any non-domestic property that is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes.

Billing authorities have discretion to award further relief to cover the remaining 20% of the bill.

Community Amateur Sports Clubs

These are also eligible for mandatory relief.

With effect from 1 April 2008, empty properties under the responsibility of a registered charity or a Community Amateur Sports Club may benefit from 100% relief.

Bodies not established or conducted for profit

Billing authorities can award relief of up to 100% to non-profitmaking bodies whose main objects are charitable or otherwise philanthropic or religious, or are concerned with social welfare, education, science, literature, the fine arts or recreation.

The power is discretionary and can therefore be limited by other factors, notably the budget and funds available for this purpose

The City Council recognises the valuable role that voluntary organisations can and do play in the life of the community. The City Council is committed to providing high quality services to Birmingham’s ratepayers and acknowledges the way voluntary groups can complement these services.

To claim either discretionary or mandatory relief, please complete the relevant form below and return it to:

Birmingham City Council
Revenues and Benefits
PO BOX 5
Birmingham
B4 7AB