House-to-House Collection
- Location: Takes place at people’s homes (doorsteps) and can also include private places like pubs or businesses.
- Method: Collectors go door-to-door asking for donations, usually money or goods like clothing.
- Permission Required: A House to House Collection Licence is usually needed from the local council (unless an exemption applies, like a national licence from the Home Office).
Street Collection
- Location: Takes place in public places, primarily on the street or in other public spaces (e.g. town centres).
- Method: Collectors stand in a public place and ask passersby for donations.
- Permission Required: A Street Collection Permit from the local council is typically required.
Important: We can only permit one street collection per area per day. If we have already approved another collection in the location and date you request, we will have to refuse your application. Submitting your application early improves your chances of securing your preferred date and location. Also note, we can only allow one collection per charity per year.
Requirements
- If money is collected, sealed collection tins must be used.
- Every promoter of a collection must exercise all due diligence to secure that persons authorised to act as collectors are fit and proper persons, and to secure compliance by collectors with the Regulations.
- Collections should not be taken up after the hours of darkness so as not to disturb elderly residents. No collector shall importune any person to the annoyance of such person or remain in/at the door of any house if requested to leave by the occupant.
- After the collection has taken place, the returns forms must be completed and sent to licensing@fylde.gov.uk
