Street collection licence

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.

Regulation summary

A summary of the regulation relating to this licence

Conditions of licence

Conditions of Licence - Street Collections (PDF 102kb)

Street Collection Statement (PDF 94kb)

How to apply

You can apply online.

Application to licence a street collection

Supply a return for a street collection

If you wish to apply in person or by post the application pack is available to download below:

Application pack for a street collection permit (PDF 103kb)

Completed forms should be delivered/posted to the Licensing Authority, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. CF82 7PG. 

Tacit consent

If you have not heard from us within 14 days you can act as though your application has been granted. The start period runs from receipt of all documentation and payment of relevant fee.

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