How to apply for a charity collection licence

If you're collecting for charity in London you may need a licence. The Met is the licensing authority for all charity collections that involve fundraisers going house-to-house, whether that's for cash, direct debits or clothing.

We also license street collections of cash, but not where fundraisers are collecting direct debits. Those types of collection are managed by the Institute of Fundraising.

For street collections during December, please see our Christmas charity collection information or go to the Related pages, below.

Answer a few quick questions below to find out if you need a charity collection licence, what kind you need and how to apply.