VAT on after school clubs (state + private)

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bravefox · 30/11/2024 09:25

We have two kids, one in private, one state.

Private school has just done booking for after school clubs next term. I've had to pay 20% VAT on these.

State school does club booking next week. Will these be subject to VAT too?

Seems a bit weird that one is VAT-able and the other might not be. Some of the clubs are even worth the same provider!

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LookingforMaryPoppins · 07/01/2025 07:29

FloralGums · 06/01/2025 22:06

But as they already are elitist I really don’t see that it matters.
No one was especially concerned for the state school parents that couldn’t afford these things before the VAT exemption was lifted - why should state school parents now be concerned for the private school parents that can no longer afford these activities? Should we be fighting for private school parents to have things we can’t afford? Personally I think we should be fighting for children in actual poverty.

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I think the point made is that the outside clubs delivered on the premises now have VAT charged. ie the clubs open to non pupils.

This means those that couldn't afford to attend as a pupil but did go to the weekend clubs and benefit from the expertise/ specialism as a non pupil are also effected - therefore increasing the elitism in the arts.

lornaluxe · 09/08/2025 05:15

bravefox · 30/11/2024 09:25

We have two kids, one in private, one state.

Private school has just done booking for after school clubs next term. I've had to pay 20% VAT on these.

State school does club booking next week. Will these be subject to VAT too?

Seems a bit weird that one is VAT-able and the other might not be. Some of the clubs are even worth the same provider!

Private schools may charge VAT on after-school clubs, while state schools usually don't. Find out who is selling the club to see if VAT applies. you can use Vatcalc.Onl to quickly confirm the exact VAT amount if it’s charged.

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