Discretionary Rate Relief for charities and non-profit-organisations
Charities in receipt of mandatory charity relief and non-profit-making organisations can apply for a discretionary discount on their rates.
Discretionary Rate Relief 2023-2026
The council's Discretionary Rate Relief (DRR) programme is now closed to applicants. Those in receipt of Discretionary Rate Relief currently under the 2023-2026 will have their relief until 31 March 2026 and will need to reapply under the new scheme.
Discretionary Rate Relief Scheme 2026-2029
Islington Council’s Discretionary Rate Relief Scheme for 2026 – 2029 will reopen for applications on 01 Feb 2025. The scheme offers relief set out below for a maximum of 3 years from date of application to March 2029.
We will be running information sessions on
- Monday 12 January 2026 in person at Islington Town Hall at 10am
- Wednesday 28 January 2026 online at 11am
To sign up for one of our information sessions please email partnerships@islington.gov.uk to receive a registration link.
Discretionary Rate Relief is available as follows
- up to 20% relief can be awarded to registered charities and registered sports clubs that qualify for mandatory rate relief
- up to 100% relief can be awarded to organisations that do not qualify for mandatory rate relief, but who meet the eligibility criteria
If you have any queries please contact the Community Partnership team at partnerships@islington.gov.uk.
Islington-based voluntary and community sector organisations seeking support with their business rates are still entitled to receive mandatory rate relief of 80% off their business rates. For more information and to make an application please see the information on our Business Rates pages or contact our Business Rates Team on business.rates@islington.gov.uk.
