House to House collections general principles
Charities must be registered with the Charity Commission or be a charitable organisation based within the district of Lichfield or providing support to residents of Lichfield District.
Applications are dealt with on a first come, first served basis. Collections are limited to a maximum period of two weeks and collections must not be made at houses displaying no cold calling signs or in no cold calling zones.
We will only grant a house to house collection permit where a signifiance proportion of the funds generated go to the charitable cause. Whilst we understand there are legimate expenses to this type of collection, as a general rule, we will consider refusing an application where less than 80% of the income goes so the charity.
We must also be satisfied that those carrying out house to house collections are 'fit and proper' persons.
After the collection
Within one month of the collection date you will need to provide us with a completed proceeds statement form which gives details of the amount raised and any expenses incurred.