Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing centrally funded 100% business-rates relief to charity shops operated by hospices; and what estimate he has made of the annual cost of that measure.

Charitable rate relief provides up to 80% business rates relief to eligible properties. Local Authorities have powers to award further discretionary relief, including up to 100% relief. Charity shops operated by hospices benefit from the business rates reliefs available to charities, if they are eligible.

The Government recognises the important role hospices play in supporting people and families across the country. Charities will also continue to benefit from the Government’s £4.3 billion business rates support package announced at Budget 2025.

For more information on Charitable Rate relief, please see: Business rates relief: Charitable rate relief - GOV.UK