Business rates for members' clubs
Social clubs are named in the higher 20% relief alongside pubs and live music venues — worth checking you're claiming the right one.
Social clubs are named in the higher 20% relief alongside pubs and live music venues — worth checking you're claiming the right one.
What the 2026 revaluation did to members' clubs
| Category | Properties, England & Wales | Total RV change | Mean RV, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pubs and pub restaurants (closest published category) | 39,100 | +30.2% | £40,300 |
VOA 2026 compiled-list statistics, GOV.UK, 2026. As of 2026. Total RV change, not the median property change.
How the reliefs interact
A separate 20% relief — which adds social clubs to pubs and live music venues — was announced by the Prime Minister's office. Keep the 15% pub/live-music relief and the 20% pubs-clubs-and-live-music figure distinct: they are not simply the same relief with a bigger number (Prime Minister's Office, 'Burnham means business').
If your club also functions largely as a pub or live music venue, check with your billing authority which relief category applies — the 15% pub/live-music relief and the 20% figure that adds social clubs are not simply the same relief with a bigger number.
Illustrative example — members' social club (not a real client)
A social club with a similar RV profile to a pub would apply a broadly comparable relief stack, but confirm your specific eligibility with your local authority — club rules and licensing status can affect classification.
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