Seminar on charitable exemptions and rate relief

The DFP (Department of Finance and Personnel), which has responsibility for policy and legislation on rates in Northern Ireland, is currently reviewing the existing legislation relevant to charities. As part of the ongoing consultation process launched on 28 February, DFP will hold a seminar on Monday 9 May 2005 at NICVA.

The aim of the seminar / information session is to gather the view of key stakeholders on issues relating to the Non-Domestic Rating Reform, and in particular Charitable Exemptions and Reliefs.

The session will start with registration at 9.45am and finish at 1.00pm (approximately). If you would like to attend, please contact Georgie Finlay at NICVA on 028 9087 7777 or georgie.finlay@nicva.org to register your place.

Respond

DFP’s Policy Paper and the full Integrated Impact Assessments are available from the Review of Rating Policy website at www.nics.gov.uk/ratingpolicy or by contacting Rating Policy Division in Rathgael House on 028 9127 7606. The closing date for the DFP consultation is 17 June 2005.

DFP Seminar: information and registration

NICVA briefing Briefing Paper (148Kb)