A street collection permit is required by any charity or a person who wishes to raise money for a local charity or a national charity or if you want to raise money for a particular cause - such as an appeal due to a natural disaster and that involves collecting money or selling articles by standing in a public place in Calderdale.
You will be issued with a permit if your application is granted or you will be advised in writing if it is refused.
- There is no statutory right of appeal against us if we refuse a permit.
- The permit authorises the holder to collect money or sell articles for the benefit of a charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purpose. Collections can only take place in any street or public place ('where the public has access').
- If you are a local charity or a person who wishes to raise money for a local charity or a national charity or you want to raise money for a particular cause – such as an appeal due to a natural disaster and that involves collecting money or selling articles by standing or walking in a public place you will need a street collection permit issued by the local authority.
- In Calderdale, street collections are usually held in: Halifax, Brighouse, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Todmorden and Elland.
- You can apply for other areas in the district.
- Collections are usually authorised for Fridays or Saturdays and only one collection is allowed on any one day. We might consider other days when appropriate, such as at Christmas on late night shopping days.
- When a collection has taken place, a statement must be made to show how much money has been collected. This should also state if any expenses have been met out of the proceeds. If more than £150 is raised, a notice must be placed in a newspaper that circulates in the collection area. This must be signed to a certified accountant.
- Once a collection has been held, another cannot can take place in the same year and/or same town for the same cause.
When an application would be refused
- If another organisation is collecting on the same day and in the same area you want to collect.
- You have collected in the same area of Calderdale within the past twelve months then your application will be refused.
How to apply
You can apply for this licence online, there is no fee.
Street collections permit application
Street collections: Supply a return
Direct Debit street collectors
After complaints from the public and businesses in Calderdale, we have worked closely with the Public Fundraising Regulating Authority (PFRA). Together, we have made our site management agreement to regulate these. This sets out:
- Restricted days, times and areas for collectors.
- A detailed code of conduct and compliance for collectors.
Any breach of this agreement will result in a financial penalty on the fundraising company.
How to contact the PFRA:
- Phone: 020 7401 8452.
- Email: nick@pfra.org.uk.