John Webber, Head of Rating at Colliers International, provided an overview of the business rates questions charities should be asking, encourage them to consider whether COVID-19 has resulted in a material change in their circumstances for rates purposes.  While there is no immediate indication that charitable rates relief is under threat, we must continue to demonstrate its value and importance to our sector. John encouraged us to ‘lobby’ for the sector and that is what we intend to do!

John recently produced a commentary for CTG on what charities should be concerned about with regards to business rates. CTG’s response the Fundamental Review of Business Rates (England) can be read here.

John’s presentation slides can be downloaded here and you can view a recording of the session here. If you would like to contact John, please do so via John.Webber@colliers.com.