Street collection licence
Licence summary
To collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in England or Wales, you require a street collection licence from your local council.
For fundraising in Lancaster city centre, a site management agreement is in place, restricting the areas that street collectors may operate in:
• Site management agreement (Word 906K)
• Plan of permitted areas (Jpeg 825K)
Eligibility criteria
No provision in the legislation
Regulation summary
Please see the site management agreement above for access restrictions for fundraising in Lancaster city centre.
A summary of the regulation relating to this licence
Application evaluation process
No provision in the legislation
Will tacit consent apply?
No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details below.
Download an application form
• Application for a Street Collection Permit (Word 128K)
• Submit a Street Collection Return (Word 42K)
Apply online
• Supply a return for a Street Collection
Failed application redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.
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.