Charitable Street Collection Licence
Information about charitable street collection licences and how to apply
Charitable street collections
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.
Eligibility criteria
No provision in the legislation
Regulation summary
See charitable street collection licensing guidance for a summary of the regulation relating to a charitable street collection licence.
Application evaluation process
No provision in the legislation
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period
Apply online
See charitable street collection licensing application in links.
Failed application redress
Please contact Boston Borough Council in the first instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact Boston Borough Council in the first instance.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery).
If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Citizens Advice will give you advice.
From outside the UK contact the UK International Consumer Centre.
Trade Associations
None identified.
Enquiries
For any enquiries please telephone 01205 314235. A member of the licensing team will normally be available at the Municipal Buildings on weekdays 9am - noon and 2pm - 5pm (4.30pm on Fridays). We may be available at other times by prior appointment.