Do charities pay levies?

Registered charities receive rate relief but are still liable for the BID Levy because the money raised will benefit the area the organisation resides in, and all of those who work within it. Rateable value is only used in the calculation of the levy and does not directly relate to rates collection or exemptions.

Under the terms of the 2023-28 business plan, charities receive a discount of 50% on their levy invoices. This means that they can still avail of member services.

It should be noted that Public Sector organisations based in the area will also pay the BID levy like any other organisation.