Mileage Rates for Diocesan Travel Expenses

In line with the recommendations of the Archbishop’s Council the authorised mileage rates for cars reflect the rates approved by H M Revenue and Customs. These figures represent the maximum amount which can be paid for work-related mileage in your own vehicle without any tax being incurred.

The government increased this rate from 45p per mile to 55p per mile on 21 May 2026, backdated to 6 April. This is the first increase since 2011. These rates are advisory and organisations are not legally required to apply them, but most do so for fairness and consistency.

The Diocesan Board of Finance approved an increase in its mileage rate for the first 10,000 miles from 45p to 55p per mile at their Board meeting on 13 July, and this increase is backdated to 6 April 2026.

Current Mileage Rates are therefore as per the table below and the diocese will also reimburse any extra amount due on claims made between 6 April and 13 July 2026.

Cars (including electric cars)
On the first 10,000 miles in the tax year.	55p per mile
On each additional mile over £10,000 miles.	25p per mile
Additional amount for each colleague that travels with you in your car on a work related journey.	5p per mile
Motor Cycles	24p per mile
Bicycles	20p per mile