It is illegal to hold a Street Collection in a street or public place to collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes without obtaining a Street Collection Permit from the Council. A 'public place' is a 'place where the public has access'.
If collectors do not have a permit, the public are advised not to give them money, as they have not been validated by the Council or vetted by the police.
Regulations
Local Authorities issue Street Collection Permits under Section 5 of the Police, Factories, etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916, as amended by the Local Government Act 1972 and Schedule 29 of that Act.
Consents are restricted to enable charities to raise money without their collections clashing with those of other charities.
The purpose of the legal requirement to obtain consent is to ensure collectors are properly authorised and that money is collected in a secure way and the total proceeds collected are properly accounted for.
People and organisations who have been authorised to collect money will be required to wearing identification, which specifies the name of the organisation they represent and the dates they have been licensed to collect upon.
What happens if my Licence circumstances change?
Please notify the Licensing Office immediately.
Contact Us
Licensing Team
Lister Road
Dudley
DY2 8JW
Telephone: 01384 815489
Opening Hours: Office are open from 8.00am to 4.00pm daily
Applicants are seen by appointment only.