House-to-house charitable collections
There is no fee for house-to-house collection applications. Applications are made by filling out a form on GOV.UK.
We will let you know whether your application has been approved within 28 days from receipt.
Legislation and exemptions
House-to-house collections are governed under the House to House Collections Act 1939 and House to House Collections Regulations 1947.
Some charities have 'Home Office Orders of Exemption' which allows them to carry out their collections throughout the country without the need to be issued with a local authority licence. Check with the charity you are representing before you make an application.