Apply for this licence
If you want to collect money or sell items on the street for charity, you might need a street collection licence, depending on your local council.
Restrictions
It鈥檚 not just 鈥榮treets鈥� that are covered - you鈥檒l need a licence if you collect money in public areas, eg a shop doorway or car park.
Exceptions
You don鈥檛 need a street collection licence if you鈥檙e selling articles as part of a business, and no representation is made that any part of the proceeds of sale will be devoted to any charitable purpose.
This is in accordance with Section 5(1)(b) of the .
How to apply
Contact your local council to find out if you need a licence.
In Greater London (except the City of London) you鈥檒l need to contact the Metropolitan Police for a licence.
Fines and penalties
You could be fined 拢200 if you collect money for charity without a licence.