Charity Mandatory and Discretionary Rate Relief Application
Please fill in this form to apply for Charity Mandatory and Discretionary Rate Relief Application and send itto:
Revenues Team
Council Offices, High Street,
Coleford, Glos
GL16 8HG
Ratepayer name
Is the organisation registered as a Charity or Community Amateur Sports Club? / Yes/No
If yes, please provide the registration number
Is the organisation exempt from registration? / Yes/No
If yes, please explain and provide evidence:
Is the organisation established or conducted for profit? / Yes/No
Is the organisation affiliated to a local or national organisation? / Yes/No
Is the organisation a registered Housing Association? / Yes/No
Details about the Property
Address and Postcode
Description e.g. Office, Shop:
Does the property have a licensed bar? / Yes/No
Is the use of the property wholly or mainly charitable? / Yes/No
Membership details of the organisation
Is membership open to all members of the community? / Yes/No
If no, what are the restrictions and why are they imposed?
Is membership actively encouraged for vulnerable members of the community, underrepresented or disadvantaged groups? / Yes/No
If yes, please explain how:
What is the level of membership or entry fee?
Details about the activities/facilities provided by the organisation
Describe the main objectives of the organisation:
Is the organisation providing education or training to develop the skills or understanding of members, non-members or disadvantaged groups? / Yes/No
Describe the main activities provided by the organisation:
Explain how the activities are for the benefit of, and are being used by, the local community:
Detail the extent to which the local community benefits from the facilities provided:
Does the organisation provide facilities which indirectly relieve the council of the need to do so? / Yes/No
If yes, please explain how:
Are the facilities made available to people other than members? / Yes/No
If yes, please explain how:
Declaration
If you have any further information which you feel is relevant to the application please give details on a supporting sheet attached to this application.
Please provide a copy of the last audited accounts, to support your application. If the property has a licensed bar, these must include bar takings and expenses.
Full name
Signature
Capacity in which this is signed
Date
Contact telephone number
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