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’.
Make an application for a licence for a street
collection.
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.
