Written Question·Treasury·UIN 87480

Remembrance Day: VAT

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 12 November 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will review VAT rules to ensure that (a) the purchase of wreaths and (b) other purchases made in support of charitable remembrance activities are not subject to VAT.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
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...
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