A collection of money, the sale of goods, or the collection of Direct Debit pledges in any street or public place within the Borough of Bedford for the benefit of a charitable organisation or fund requires a street collection permit.
Before you apply
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.
Please read the guidance notes before completing the application form.
- Regulations and Conditions with regard to Street Collections (PDF)
- Application form (PDF)
- Guidance Notes (PDF)
Pay for your permit
Street collection permits are free.
GDPR and Privacy Statements
The full Privacy Statement for Charitable Collections and Societies Lotteries can be viewed here