The Professional Association of Self-Caterers UK (PASC UK) was established in 2017 to represent the sector to government and lobby on its behalf.

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PASC UK acts as the go-to point of reference for the professional self-caterer on everything from lobbying, regulation, and business rates – to hot tubs, electric vehicle charging, and dogs!

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Membership is available for just £80 per year for a single cottage. Click here for further details.

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Lobbying

 

PASC UK Chair, Alistair Handyside, and the team work tirelessly to lobby on behalf of the sector – most recently following the spring budget, which announced the abolishment of the furnished holiday lettings tax regime.

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Previously, PASC UK was instrumental in the preparation of cleaning guidelines to allow self-catering businesses to reopen during COVID-19 – securing grant funding and business rates holidays for the sector. Post-COVID, PASC UK has curated and funded a national campaign to stop insurers deducting payments during the pandemic period.

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PASC UK also played a key role in the development and refinement of the small paying guest accommodation fire safety guidelines, and continues to lobby for suitable regulation for the sector.

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Direct support

 

PASC UK provides direct support to members by both phone and email for specific queries that are not yet covered by its extensive library of papers and webinars.

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Webinars

 

PASC UK hosts regular webinars for members on everything from guest communication, key trends, and furnished holiday let updates. The webinars provide an opportunity for members to learn about specific topics or products from carefully curated partners in order to enhance the guest experience.

 

Papers

 

PASC UK provides papers on any topic that could impact members – such as bed bugs, dangerous dogs, council tax exemptions, and EV charging. The list is always growing.

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Buying club

 

PASC UK has a buying club for members which gives them access to fuel cards, energy buying reviews, and discounts for a range of products, including EV chargers, linen, and mattresses. This includes a 10% discount at both B&Q and Tradepoint, and a 5% discount at Screwfix.

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Legal templates

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PASC UK works with Stephens Scown LLP to prepare templates, including, terms and conditions, house rules, privacy policy, cookie policy, CCTV policy.