You must write to us on charity letter headed paper, before the 30th November in the year before you wish to start the collection
Normally applications will be considered only from registered charities or a person/s collecting on behalf of a registered charity.
Complete the relevant application form and post it to the Licensing Section at least 28 days before the collection is due to take place.
Allow at least another 7 working days for your application to be processed.
Street collections
If you collect money for a charity or organisation in a public place, on either public or private land, you will need a street collection permit. You may also need:
- house to house collection licence - if you collect money from premises (such as offices)
- street trading consent - if you are selling items for charity (ie that proceeds, or part of proceeds, go to charity)
Cost
There is no cost for the street collection permit but you do have to follow the street collection regulations.
The booking diary opens on the 1 August each year for the following year's collections.
Restrictions to street collections
You are allowed four street collections per year, but only one can take place on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. For more information read the street collection regulations available to download on the right hand side of this page.
Apply for a street collection permit
Complete the relevant application form and post it to the Licensing Section at least 28 days before the collection is due to take place.
Allow at least another 7 working days for your application to be processed.
