Street collections licence
Licence summary
To carry out house-to-house collections for charitable purposes
in England and Wales you need a licence from us (Licensing
Service). It is illegal to hold a Street Collection 'in a
street or public place' to collect money or sell articles for the
benefit of charitable or other purposes without obtaining a Street
Collection Licence from the Council. A 'public place' is a 'place
where the public has access'.
Eligibility criteria
There is no cost for the issuing of consent but there are rules
to be followed. Street Collections are usually made by Charities.
Collections usually take place in a town centre on busy shopping
days. Money is collected in sealed containers.
There are regulations, which govern this type of collection.
Consents are restricted to enable charities to raise money without
their collections clashing with those of other charities.
The purpose of the legal requirement to obtain consent is to
ensure collectors are properly authorised and that money is
collected in a secure way and the total proceeds collected are
properly accounted for.
Regulation summary
A
summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Application evaluation process
A return form must be completed following the collection and
returned to us. This form will be sent to you once your application
form has been received.
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that we must process your
application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us
within a reasonable period, please contact us using the
contact details provided.
Apply for a licence
Application to licence a street collection
(87kb pdf).
Failed application redress
- Please contact us (Licensing Service) in the first
instance.
- You have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Cabinet
Office.
- Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the refusal.
Licence holder redress
- Please contact us (Licensing Service) in the first
instance.
- You have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Cabinet
Office.
- Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the decision.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the
form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if
you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice.
From outside the UK contact the UK European
Consumer Centre.
Contact
Licensing Unit
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale
OL16 1XU
Tel: 01706 924157
Email: licensing.reg@rochdale.gov.uk
Licensing Counter Opening – Appointments Only
Monday 9am – 11.30am & 2pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday CLOSED & 2pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 9am – 11.30am & 2pm – 4.30pm
Thursday 9am – 11.30am & 2pm – 4.30pm
Friday 9am – 11.30am & 2pm – 4.30pm
Please contact 01706 924114 to arrange an appointment
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