Charity collections
Street collections
To carry out a Street collection you must first obtain a permit from Liverpool city Council.
Street Collections are a useful way of raising money for charity.
Charitable collections must be in streets or public places within the controlled district of Liverpool.
Funds can be raised for many things provided the purpose is charitable and there is no financial gain to be made by the person conducting the collection.
Street collection permits are free and anyone with a charitable request can apply providing they are over 16 years of age.
Some examples of street collection requests are;
- dance troupes/scouts/clubs and many other recreational activities
- awareness for certain medical conditions/suffering of the sick
- animal welfare
- international disaster appeals e.g. Tsunami
- seasonal collections e.g. salvation army
The City Council has a policy of only permitting one charity to carry out a street collection in any one ward of the city on any day. Applicants should contact the Licensing Unit to check availability of dates before filling out the application form![(PDF [81.1Kb] opens in new window)](/images/PDF.gif)
. It is always advisable to give the local authority at least 28 days prior to the date of the collection to process your application.
Rules and regulations for street collections are provided to assist you.Rules and Regulations notes.
If you need to submit your returns use this statement of returns form and send to us at the address below.
Contact us:
Licensing@liverpool.gov.uk
Licensing Unit
Room 219
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH
Tel: 0151 233 3015
Fax: 0151 225 3493
House to house collections
House to House collection is a method of a charitable collection when the person collects door to door. House to House collections includes visits going from house to house, but also visits to public houses, offices and factories to appeal for money, other property (for example clothes) or to sell things on the basis that part of the proceeds will go to a charity. A house to house licence must not provide financial gain for any individual and the whole proceeds of collection with exception of minor expenses must be donated to the charity.
House to House collections are free and anyone can apply with a charitable request providing they are over 16 years of age.
Applicants should download and complete the house to house collection form.
Rules and regulations for house to house collections are provided to assist you.
It important to give 28 days notice prior to the date of the collection to the local authority for administration purposes. send your forms to
Licensing Unit
Room 219
Municipal Buildings
Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2DH
contact us:
Licensing@liverpool.gov.uk
Tel: 0151 233 3015
Fax: 0151 225 3493