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If you're collecting for charity in London you may need a permit. The Met provides permits for all house-to-house charity collections, and certain street collections.

This service will help you find out if you need a charity collection permit. It will also tell you what type of permit you need and how you can apply for it.

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I'm collecting for a charity at a Transport for London or Network Rail location

I’m collecting Direct Debit details face to face on the street

I'm applying for a street collection permit

I'm applying for a house-to-house collection permit

I'm applying for a house-to-house collection permit over a 12 month period

I'm collecting for more than seven consecutive days at the same location

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