i think charity shops should never have to pay rent, tax or any of that stuff

The council should just buy the building and relieve them of all that..

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BritishFailedAesthetic · M

Yes, that totally wouldn't raise Council tax for those of us who pay it.

Matt85 · 36-40, M

@BritishFailedAesthetic I don't think it would man. What services do they require from the council that would cost anything?

BritishFailedAesthetic · M

@Matt85

The council should just buy the building

Where does the council get it's money from?

Matt85 · 36-40, M

@BritishFailedAesthetic hmm yes i see what you mean. it'll be a lot cheaper though without having to pay tax and lease.

Shybutwilling2bfriends · 61-69

I agree

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Charities receive a mandatory 80% relief on business rates. The rest can be made exempt at the discretion of the Council. Most charities occupy small shops that would be eligible for 100% small business rates relief.

Some landlords with empty shops allow charities to occupy rent free in order to avoid liability for business rates.

Nunlover

I’m guessing you don’t own property?

Matt85 · 36-40, M

@Nunlover There is no need to rub it in :(

Nunlover

@Matt85 well if you can’t afford one now, when your master plan for charity goes through, you’ll definitely not be able to afford it

Monalisasmith86 · 41-45, F

It’s not like you go into charity shops ever

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