Charity collections licence

Street collections

If you want to collect money or sell goods for charity on the street, you will need a licence.

To apply for a licence, you need to:

• complete the street collections licence application form (pdf)
• send the application form to the Licensing team at least 1 month before the proposed collection date
• evidence of your public liability insurance
• letter from the charity giving permission for you to collect
• letter from the centre or store manager (collection in the Water Gardens or Harvey Centre only)

There is no fee for this licence.

You are not allowed to let people under 16 act as collectors.

The street collection licence will be valid for a specific area for one to two days. We will only issue one licence per day for any particular area.

Within a month after your collection, you need to send us a statement showing:

• the total amount you raised
• the amounts collected in each bucket or box
• a list of collectors
• any expenses incurred
• certification from a qualified accountant

House to house collections

If you want to collect money or goods for charity in a house to house collection, you will need a licence.

To apply for a permit, you need to:

• complete the house to house collections licence application form (pdf)
• send the application form to the Licensing team at least 1 month before the proposed collection date
• letter from the charity giving permission for you to collect

There is no fee for this licence.

You are not allowed to let people under 16 act as collectors.

House to house collection licences can be granted for any period up to 1 year.