House to House Collections
House to House Collections – What You Need to Know
If you want to collect money or items from homes or businesses for charity, you need a House to House Collection Permit.
This includes going door-to-door to ask for donations or collecting items to sell or use for charity from:
Private homes
Pubs or other premises
Businesses
Do I need a permit?
Yes, if you are collecting for charity by visiting homes or businesses.
There are no restrictions on the allocation of dates for house to house collections, nor on the length of the collection (provided it is less than one calendar year). Many collections are carried out by regional or national charitable organisations who often book their collections well in advance, under the authority of a Home Office exemption.
How do I apply for a House to House Collection Permit?
- Complete our online form
Notes:
No fee is payable.
We will send you a returns form when we give you your permit.
What happens after the collection?
After your collection:
- you must fill in a return form
- the form must be signed by an accountant
- it must show how much was collected and any costs
- You must send it to us within one month of the collection taking place