House to house collections
You need a licence to carry out house-to-house collections for charitable purposes.
How to apply:
Key information:
- Apply at least one month before the collection month.
- Only one licence is issued at a time (excluding Home Office exemptions).
- Collection dates are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Collectors must be aged 16 or over and carry ID.
- At least 75% of proceeds must go to the charity, or the collection bag/leaflet must clearly state the actual percentage.
- A copy of the leaflet or bag must be submitted for approval.
- The chief promoter must submit an account of the collection within one month of the licence expiry.
- We will verify the accuracy of your accounts with the charity
- Failure to submit accounts may affect future applications.