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House to House Collections Permit

House to House Collections Permit A House-To-House collection permit allows for collections to take place from house-to-house, pub-to-pub, shop-to-shop for a charitable purpose. Collections can either be money or property (e.g. clothes and bric-a-brac).

Anyone collecting for a charity must hold a current permit granted by Blackpool Council in order to collect for that charity. The permit must be carried on the person at all times during the collection. No collection can take place until I.D. badges have been issued (available from The Stationery Office (TSO)) on production of the permit. These MUST also be worn at all times.

There are various conditions that must be followed by the promoter of a House-To-House Collection, including:
  • If money is collected, sealed collection tins must be used.
  • Every promoter of a collection must exercise all due diligence to secure that persons authorised to act as collectors are fit and proper persons; and to secure compliance by collectors with the Regulations.
  • Collections should not be taken up after the hours of darkness so as not to disturb elderly residents. No collector shall importune any person to the annoyance of such person or remain in/at the door of any house if requested to leave by the occupant.
A copy of the guidance containing these conditions, and the Regulations relating to House-To-House Collections, can both be found in the 'Publications' section.

Making an application

Applications may be made online or by submitting a paper copy of the form. Please visit the 'Forms' section on the right of this page to apply. Details of the criteria for applications and guidance notes to assist with filling in the form are in the publications section.
Related Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Question
 What if someone has been collecting without a permit or an identification badge?
Frequently Asked Question
 Is there anything I need to do AFTER I have undertaken a House-to-House collection?
Frequently Asked Question
 Who can collect for a charity?
Frequently Asked Question
 What collections are currently authorised in Blackpool?
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