House to House Collection Permit

A permit is required to undertake a 'house to house' collection, under the House to House Collections Act 1939.

A permit may be issued for any period up to a maximum of one month.  However, multiple applications may be considered subject to availability of dates.

As with street collection permits there is a requirement for the promoter of the collection to make a return within one month of the collection taking place.

Collections generally take place from door to door or from one public house to another.

Some of the larger well-known charities such as Christian Aid, Help the Aged etc, have a Charity Commission exemption from having to apply for a permit, but by and large most of the smaller, and particularly local groups and organisations need a permit before they can collect money (or articles which they intend to sell later), from door to door.

Unlike street collections, there is a statutory right of appeal against the refusal to grant a house to house collection permit. In this case, the right of appeal is to the Secretary of State, and the grounds for refusal are set out in the Act itself.

How to apply for a permit

Contact Details

For more information please contact Licensing:

Licensing
Central Depot
Moat Lane
Solihull
B91 2LW

Tel: 0121 704 6830
Fax: 0121 704 6888
Email: licensing@solihull.gov.uk