To carry out house-to-house collections for charitable purposes in England and Wales you need a licence from the local authority
Before you apply
Please read through the guidance notes below carefully before completing the application form.
Please note - an application for a permit shall be made in writing not later than one month before the date on which it is proposed to make the collection.
- House to House Collections Guidance Notes (PDF)
- House to House Collections Application Form (PDF)
- House to House Collections Licence Conditions (PDF)
- House to House Collections Returns Form (PDF)
Fees
Public Charitable House to House Collections licence is free.
Public Register of House to House Collections
- House to House Collections Public Register 2023 (Excel)
- House to House Collections Public Register 2024 (Excel)
GDPR and Privacy Statements
The full Privacy Statement for Charitable Collections can be viewed here.