Licence - house to house collections
Summary
To run a group or organisation that makes house-to-house collections for charitable purposes you need a licence
for the collection from your local authority, unless you hold an exemption.
Within a month after the collection you will be required to forward a statement of all moneys received and all articles collected and disposed of as detailed in the Returns Form. Accounts to the Secretary of State must be sent annually.
Further information
Eligibility criteria
You must be a fit and proper person.
Regulation summary
Under the terms of the House to House Collections Act 1939 and 1947 Amendment Act it is a legal requirement for an institution or an individual to acquire a permit from a local authority if it wishes to carry out such an activity.
Application evaluation process
No provision in the legislation.
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period, which is 31 days from the date of receipt of a full application. If you are submitting this application by post tacit consent will only apply when the business can show proof of delivery from the Post Office or recognised courier.
Apply online (external links)
Failed application redress
In the first instance please contact the Licensing Section (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.
Licence holder redress
In the first instance please contact the Licensing Section (contact details below).
You have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State.
Appeals must be lodged within 14 days of the refusal.
Complaints
If you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct (external link) will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre (external link).
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External websites
Contact us
| Officer / Team | Licensing Section |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP |
| E-mail address | licensing@blaby.gov.uk |
| Telephone | 0116 272 7783 |
| Fax | 0116 272 7596 |
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This page was last updated on 16th September 2011
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