voluntary and community sector organisations
Islington Council is reviewing its Discretionary Rate Relief policy for voluntary and community sector organisations for 2026-2029.
Islington Council decided in November 2025 to open a new Discretionary Rate Relief (DRR) programme for 2026-2029. Organisations will need to reapply to the programme, which will see the council forgo up to £410,000 annually in business rates, leveraging an additional £1.376m in relief into the borough.
Haringey Council allocated £4.2 million from the government's Household Support Fund in October 2025 to assist vulnerable households with essential costs, a 12% reduction from the previous year. Separately, £1.99 million was earmarked for free school meal vouchers for eligible children during school holidays, approved by Councillor Seema Chandwani.
Voluntary and community sector organisations are non-profit groups that provide services and support to local communities, often operating on a voluntary basis. They are supported by councils through various means, including rate relief and funding for specific programmes.
Key facts
- Islington Council decided in November 2025 to open a new Discretionary Rate Relief programme for 2026-2029. Source
- Islington Council will forgo up to £410,000 per year in income from business rates for the DRR programme. Source
- Haringey Council allocated £4,241,687.45 from the Household Support Fund for 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Source
- Haringey Council earmarked £1.99 million for free school meal vouchers in October 2025. Source
- The Household Support Fund allocation for Haringey in 2025/26 is 12% less than the previous year. Source
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