Street Collection Licence

Where do I apply for a Licence

It is illegal in this country to hold a Street Collection to collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes without obtaining a Street Collection Licence from the Council if that collection is to be held ‘in a street or public place’. A ‘public place’ is a ‘place where the public has access’.

Click to download an Application for a Street Collection Permit, including Conditions and Statement Certificate  (134K)

How much does a Licence cost?

There is no cost for the issuing of consent, but there are rules to be followed in applying. Street Collections are usually made by Charities. Collections usually take place in a town centre on Saturdays. Money is collected in tins. There are regulations, which govern this type of collection. Consents are restricted to enable charities to raise money without their collections clashing with those of other charities.