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.

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.

Shybutwilling2bfriends · 61-69

I agree

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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