Use this form to apply for rate relief for charities and non-profit making organisations. This form must be completed by the ratepayer or someone authorised to do so on their behalf.
This form will ask you to provide
- your name and position within the organisation
- your business rates account reference
- your business name, address and contact details
- correspondence address (if different from your current business address)
- what the property is being used for
- charity commissioners registration number, if applicable
- the type of relief you are applying for (mandatory, discretionary or both)
- the main objectives and purpose of the organisation
- HMRC registration number, if applicable
- the benefits of the organisation to the community, facilities and membership criteria
- if the organisation receives extra aid, how much and proof of this
- total income/expenditure for the year and reason for surplus/deficit
- total reserves and details of intended use
If you are applying for discretionary relief, the following documents may need to be uploaded with your application
- a copy of the memorandum and articles of association or rules of the association or a link to the website where this information can be accessed and
- a copy of your last audited accounts and balance sheets
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Dover District Council is a Data Controller under GDPR. In submitting this form we will collect and process your personal data. For information about your rights and how the Council uses your data, please view our Corporate and relevant service privacy notice which can be found on our Privacy Page.
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