Registered charities using non-domestic properties for the main purpose or objective of the charity can claim 80 per cent relief from the business rates charge if:
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.
Contact us at business.rates@reading.gov.uk to apply
Sports clubs can claim 80 per cent relief by applying for Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) status. You can do this through HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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.
Discretionary rate relief
We may be able to award discretionary rate relief either: