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3. Charity rates relief

Charitable organisations that occupy a non-domestic property for activities in connection with the purposes of that charity, are entitled to business rates relief of 80% of the bill.

We have the discretion to remit all or part of the remaining 20% of the organisation's bill.

A charity shop will only receive this relief if it is wholly or mainly used for the sale of donated goods 

How to apply

Please email businessrates@eastdevon.gov.uk and include:

  • your Business Rates account number,
  • your name and address
  • your charity's registration number or
  • if you are not a registered charity, a copy of your Articles of Association or Statement of Aims and Objects or Trust documents to upload with the application.

and we will send you an application form to complete and return to us.