Charities

You will need to apply for a house to house collection licence to collect money or goods, which you later sell, for charitable purposes from people’s homes.

Organisations that hold a National Exemption Order do not need to apply for a licence but must inform us of the dates and areas of any planned collections.

What you need to know before you apply

• Applications must be submitted at least 28 days before the planned collection and not more than 6 months in advance.
• Applications for licences relating to emergency disasters will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Applications can be made for the entire City or parts of the City.
• Charities are allowed one collection per quarter.
• Collections can only last for a week.
• Collections can only take place between 9am and 7pm.
• Evidence of public liability insurance cover of £5million must be provided with the application.

Supply a return for house to house collection

You must complete the prescribed return form within one month of the expiry of the licence.

The applicant must certify the return and have it countersigned by a qualified accountant.

Supply a return for a house to house collection