Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation

With over 3,500 members, the IRRV is the largest professional institution operating in the field of revenues, benefits and valuation.

The Institute’s main aim is to support its members’ professional and personal development. In January 1882, the rate collectors of Holborn invited their Metropolitan colleagues to a meeting to discuss the effect a projected reorganisation of London local government might have on their jobs and prospects. Some eighty officers attended and at a further meeting on the 25th February it was decided to

form, with effect from the 1st April 1882, the Metropolitan Rate Collectors Association. As membership grew, the title was subsequently changed to the Association of Rate Collectors and Assistant Overseers in 1911. Changes in legislation resulted in a further change in title and in 1927, the Incorporated Association of Rating and Valuation Officers was established. The association was more commonly known as the Rating & Valuation Association (RVA) and no further change to the title was made until January 1990 when, with the impending introduction of Community Charge and National Non-Domestic Rate, we became known as the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV). A key aim of the Institute is to support its members’ professional and personal development and the sharing of best practice. We keep our members informed of current issues through our magazines, publications and a comprehensive website. Our conferences and meetings offer opportunities for networking with other professionals from the UK and overseas whilst the Forum Service continues to attract new organisations each year; the current membership now exceeding 200. We seek to influence the course of legislative and professional matters through dialogue with government bodies and other professional organisations and through commissioning and conducting original research. This is led by the Institute’s three Faculty Boards; Local Taxation and Revenues, Benefits and Valuation. The Institute has a membership of over 3,500 and offers a range of qualifications covering its professional fields. It is a nationally approved awarding body for its vocational and examination-based qualifications. Each year, in excess of 600 students sit our examinations and vocational assessments. Successful students join the thousands of IRRV qualified professionals currently working in both the public and private sector within the fields of revenues, benefits and valuation. IRRV qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme are designed to meet the needs of members at every stage of their careers. A thriving network of Associations is one of the IRRV’s main strengths. Our Associations organise programmes of professional and social activities that take place regionally and provide the opportunity for all members to become more involved in the work of the Institute.

19/06/2026

Have you booked your place for our Scottish Conference taking place on the 2nd and 3rd of September at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow? https://zurl.co/tGZKD

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19/06/2026

The IRRV Scottish Revenues Forum and NDR Practitioner’s Group met yesterday to discuss local taxation matters including key topics such as billing and collection, levies and premiums, as well as anti-avoidance legislation. The group was fortunate enough to be joined by representatives from the Scottish Government, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Audit Scotland and Revenue Scotland, providing updates on their respective areas.

The IRRV Scottish Benefits Forum and Welfare Reform Consortium also met yesterday to discuss pertinent benefits and welfare matters including, Council Tax Reduction (CTR), data sharing, caseloads, welfare maximisation and Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). This group were pleased to welcome a representative from the Scottish Government to provide an update on the Scottish Welfare Fund.

The Institute extends its gratitude to all speakers and attendees for making these meetings such a success. In particular, the institute would like to thank Argyll and Bute Council for hosting the meeting at the beautiful Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre.

19/06/2026

Well that’s a wrap on our June Forum Meetings! Over 550 members attended our meetings this month. Thank you to both our guest speakers from MHCLG and all our delegates for engaging with the IRRV Forum Service! Book now via our website for the next round of Forum Meetings taking place in September. https://zurl.co/l4tbT

18/06/2026

Have you viewed the 2026 IRRV Performance Awards finalists listed on our website?

Inspections will take place throughout July and August, with the winners announced at the IRRV Performance Awards Gala Dinner in Telford on 30 September 2026.

Full details of the IRRV Performance Awards 2026 can be found here - https://zurl.co/t7gAB

18/06/2026

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18/06/2026

Looking for a rating qualification that will expand your knowledge and develop your skills? Our Certificate in Rating is open for applications until the 30th of June. To find out more and reserve your place click here https://zurl.co/Me3kc

18/06/2026

Over 200 delegates are registered to attend the IRRV Virtual Forum taking place today Our technical expert, David Airey, will be answering all your burning questions and helping members prepare for what lies ahead. https://zurl.co/3YbZZ

17/06/2026

The IRRV Forum meeting is in Exeter today, with local authorities and commercial organisations from across the Western Counties. Delegates will be brought up to speed on the latest technical updates this morning, before receiving a presentation from MHCLG. It’s not too late to register for our Virtual Forum tomorrow – open to all IRRV Forum Members. https://zurl.co/Nkloh

16/06/2026

Do you work in rating? Or are you looking for routes to develop your team’s knowledge? Look no further! Our Certificate in Rating is open for applications until the 30th of June. To find out more and reserve your place click here https://zurl.co/O5LZZ

15/06/2026

17 local authorities from the North Thames & Southern Counties region are attending our regional forum meeting in London today. Our service brings experienced practitioners together, with bespoke support from our technical expert, David Airey. Make time for your professional development with the IRRV Forum Service. https://zurl.co/gjSD8

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