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House to house collections

Application for a house-to-house collection licence under House to House Collection Act 1939 and the House to House Regulations 1947

Collecting money by visiting houses is a popular way of raising money for charity or events. Under the House-to-House Collection Act 1939 those who undertake collections will need to be licensed.

The licence lasts as long as the dates you specify in your application.

Fee

There is no fee for this service.

Apply

You can apply online for this licence via Business Link (in partnership with EUGO). Simply create yourself an account (if not already registered) to complete the form and make your payment.

• Apply online for a house-to-house collection licence (This link will open in a new window) or
• Download & print an application for a house-to-house collection licence

If your application is successful you will receive the licence through the post. No contact will be made unless there is an issue with the application.

• House-to-House Regulations

Supply a return for a house-to-house collection under House to House Collection Act 1939 and the House to House Regulations 1947

Once the house-to-house licence has been granted and the collection has taken place, the applicant must submit a collection statement of return. The return must be made within one month to us detailing the amounts collected.

Fees & forms

There is no fee for this service.

• Supply a return for house-to-house collection online (This link will open in a new window).

Contact

If you require further information please contact the Licensing service.