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Applying for a Licence

House-to-house collections licence

 
Licence summary
To carry out house-to-house collections for charitable purposes in England and Wales you need a licence from the local authority.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications must be in the form prescribed by the local authority.
 
You must be a fit and proper person.
Regulation Summary
 
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.
Apply online
If you wish to apply for a licence or change the details of an existing licence, the application form| can be downloaded here.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local Authority 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 your Local Authority 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|.
Other Redress
E.g. about noise, pollution, etc. Also should one licence holder complain about another.
Trade Associations
None


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