Charity collections
Licences and permits are required for the following types of charity collections:
Street collections
You will need a street collection permit if you wish to make a charitable tin collection in the street, or in a public or private place.
How to apply for street collections
Please read the street collection regulations before applying.
Apply for a street collection licence
Street Collection Regulations - doc - 124 Kb
- The completed form must be returned at least one month prior to the date of collection.
- We may, in granting the licence, limit the collection to certain parts of the street/place.
- After the collection has taken place a financial return form must be returned to the Council within one month.
- Licences are valid for one day.
- Please be aware that if your proposed collection location takes place at the Market Place in Cirencester, you will require additional permission from Cirencester Town Council. This is because they are responsible for the "Stopping Up" Order that governs the use of the Market Place area. The Cirencester Town Council can be contacted on 01285 655646.
This table shows which dates have already been booked for street collections:
| Charity | Date from | Date to | Location |
| Nepal street collection | 10th October 2026 | Chipping Campden | |
| South Cotswolds Food Bank | 1st November 2026 | Cirencester Market Place | |
| Cirencester Town Council |
28/11/2026 29/11/2026 05/12/2026 06/12/2026 |
Cirencester | |
| Lechlade and District Lions Club |
8th December 2026 |
Streets of Quenington | |
| Lechlade and District Lions Club |
10th December 2026 |
Gassons Road, Gassons Way, Cuthwine Place, The Spinney, The Cursus and Kingsmead | |
| Prostate Cancer UK | 12th December 2026 | Cirencester | |
|
Southrop School PTA & Great Western Air Ambulance
|
13th December 2026 16:30-22:00 |
Southrop- outside Swan pub Lechlade- High Street Fairford- Market Square Poulton- outside pub on London Road Ampney- outside pub on London Road Coln St Aldwyn- village centre Hatherop- outside school Eastleach- outside pub on the green |
|
| Lechlade and District Lions Club | 14th December 2026 18.00 - 20.00 |
The Wern, Moorgate, Stephen's Close and Lodersfield | |
| Lechlade and District Lions Club | 16th December 2026 18.00 - 22.00 |
Perrinsfield, Swansfield, Roman Way and Briary Road | |
| Lechlade and District Lions Club | 17th December 2026 18.00 - 22.00 |
St Lawrence Road, Abbots Walk, Chancel Way, Katherine's Walk and Old Railway Close | |
| The Salvation Army | 12th and 19th December 2026 | Cirencester | |
| Christian Aid | 9th May 2027 | 15th May 2027 | All of Cotswold District |
House to house collections
You will need a licence to undertake a house-to-house collection of money or any other goods such as clothes on the doorstep of private homes and businesses.
How to apply for house to house collections
Please read the street collection regulations before applying.
Apply for a house to house collections licence- the completed form must be returned at least one month prior to the start date of the collection.
- you must provide a covering letter which provides details on the following:-
- details of the aims and objectives of your society
- a list of the society's patron and officers and, if applicable, branch officers
- copies of accounts of collections held in other areas
- the format of the proposed collection
- details of the methods used to obtain collectors and how those collectors are controlled
- any other information you may wish to send in support of your application
We may, in granting the licence, limit the collection to
- certain parts of the street/place/area.
- Many of the large well known charities hold a Home Office Exemption Certificate which means that no licence is required; however notice must be given to the Council as the licensing authority.
- A licence will not be granted for a period of longer than 12 months.
- We, as the licensing authority, may refuse a licence, or where granted, may revoke it in circumstances specified in the Act.
- After the collection has taken place a financial return form must be returned to the Council within one month.
- There is no fee
This table shows which dates have already been booked for house to house collections:
| Charity | Date from | Date to |
|---|---|---|
| Against Breast Cancer
|
January 2026 |
January 2027 |
|
Cancer Support UK |
March 2026 |
Feb 2027 |
| Transformation for Veterans |
April 2026 |
March 2027 |
| Alzheimers Research UK |
May 2026 |
April 2027 |
| Dog's Trust |
October 2026 |
|
| CANCER RESEARCH & GENETICS UK |
15/11/2026 06/12/2026 |
21/11/2026 12/12/2026 |
|
Sue Ryder |
23/02/2026 |
31/12/2026 |
| Children’s Hearts |
All of 2026 |
|
| Boot out Breast Cancer |
01/01/2026 |
01/05/2027 |
| DePaul |
8/12/2025 |
31/12/2026 |
|
British Poppy Appeal
|
30/10/2027 28/20/2028 |
13/11/2027 11/11/2028 |
