Rate Watch is still under construction
Dedcated in Campaigning to Shift Mandantory Charity Rate Relief Decision Making to the Third Sector
Charity Rate Relief
Mandatory 80% charitable rates relief exists in law to support charities that use buildings for their work. In practice, many organisations find the process confusing, inconsistent, and heavily focused on proving continuous physical use rather than the charitable purpose of the occupation.
RateWatch exists to document what is happening, share practical knowledge between charities, and push for clearer and fairer processes across Scotland.
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A National Issue
Individual Charities are being pursued for rates bills that they should never owe. This is a national issue.
Get practical support
Hands-on support with appeals, and navigating local authority processes.
Active Campaigning
Campaign with Ratewatch for the third sector to make mandantory rates relief decisions for charities.
Community Focus
Listening to charity experiences and advocating for the interests of small and medium organisations.
