Charities currently receive 80% mandatory rate relief (under section 43 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988) and an additional 20% discretionary rate relief, the majority of which is funded by Dudley MBC.
Due to financial constraints, at the Council meeting on 4th March 2024, it was decided that from 1st April 2025, the additional 20% discretionary rate relief will only be awarded to charities that meet one or both of the following criteria:
- Registered office is in the Dudley Borough, as at 4th March 2024
- Only provide services to people who live in the Dudley Borough
If your charity fits into the criteria above, you will continue to receive the additional 20% discretionary rate relief. If not, you will only receive the 80% mandatory rate relief from 1st April 2025. For example, national charities will only receive the 80% mandatory rate relief.