Charities prepare a challenge as water utilities drop rebate

By John Plummer, Third Sector, 23 July 2008

Charities that own property have criticised water companies for a new method of charging that has increased bills by up to 1,700 per cent.

More than 30,000 people have signed a petition on the 10 Downing Street website urging companies to excuse churches from their new charging system for non-domestic customers. Village halls are preparing to mount similar campaigns and the Scout Association is considering how to respond. Thousands of amateur sports clubs could also be affected. Water...