Charities: Business Rates
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the new surcharge on hereditaments over £500,000 from April 2026, whether educational charities will be liable to pay the increase in business rates which is not covered by mandatory charitable rate relief.
Answered by James Murray
We are creating a fairer business rates system that protects the high street, supports investment, and is fit for the 21st century.
As part of its reforms, the Government intends to apply a higher rate from 2026-27 on properties with rateable values of £500,000 or more.
Mandatory charitable rates relief will be available to eligible properties that are subject to the higher rate.
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