House to House Collection Licences

House to House Collection Licences

Summary

A licence is required to make collections of money or articles from houses / premises for charitable purposes.

Eligibility

Licences may be granted by the Council who are required to be satisfied that applicants are fit and proper persons to make such collections.

Procedure

Application form to be completed.

Helplines

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Regulatory Services
PO Box 602
Barnsley
S70 9FB

Phone: Regulatory Services 01226 772468
Email: Regulatory Services

Charges/Fees

No fee for the grant of a licence.

How the customer can help

Provide proof of identification together with any authorisation from the charity who is to benefit.

Application Form References

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Application for House to House Collection Licence.

Leaflets

Guidance notes.

Distribution Points and Opening Times/Location

Leaflets are available from our offices at the Civic Hall, Eldon Street. Our office at the Civic Hall is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Bus & Train - The Civic Hall, Eldon Street is within easy walking distance of Barnsley Transport Interchange.

Legislation

House to House Collections Act 1939.

Response Times/Next Steps

Upon receipt of an application, consultation takes place with the police and in certain cases the charity commissioners. The Council try to process applications within 14 days.

Out of Hours Procedure

No out of hours procedure for this service.

Additional Notes

Licences are not required where a Home Office exemption certificate is in force (usually issued to large charitable organisations). The Council are still required to be notified of these.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Do I need a licence for collecting from public houses?

A Yes in cases where money is taken at the time from each public house. If however receptacles are left at a number of public houses and collected at a later date, no licence is needed.

Contact Details

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Regulatory Services
PO Box 602
Barnsley
S70 9FB

Phone: Regulatory Services 01226 772468
Email: Regulatory Services 

Last modified on 16/9/2008