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Remembrance Day: VAT

Commons · Question 87481 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the annual revenue raised through VAT charged on Remembrance wreaths purchased by (a) local authorities, (b) schools and (c) community organisations.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 12 Nov 2025

The Government recognises the importance of Remembrance events and the role they play in honouring those who have served. Where a charity chooses to offer its goods or services for free and invite voluntary donations, no VAT is charged. Charities also rig...