House-to-house collections licence
To make house to house charity collections in England and Wales, the local authority must give you a licence.
Apply
To apply, please complete the relevant application form:
Please return completed application forms to:
Applications must be in the form set by the local authority. Also, you must be a fit and proper person.
The law does not define a specific evaluation process.
It is in the public interest that authorities process applications before granting them. If you have not heard from the relevant authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes Service, or use the contact details below:
You have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Cabinet Office. Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the refusal.
You have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Cabinet Office.
Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the decision.
In the first instance, please discuss the matter with us via the details below.
When complaining, make the first contact with the trader yourself, and preferably by letter with proof of delivery. If that does not work and you are in the UK, Citizens’ Advice Consumer Helpline can help. Outside the UK, contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
There is no other redress available.