Qualifying charities can claim 80% reduction in their Business Rates if the property is occupied or 100% relief from empty rates if the property is empty.
To qualify for this relief you must meet both of the following criteria:
- You must be a registered charity or a charitable organisation that is exempt from charitable registration
- You must be using the property wholly or mainly for charitable purposes
If the property is empty you can still claim rate relief if the property will be used wholly or mainly for charitable purposes when next in use.