Street collections regulations

If you would like to collect money for charity, promote a service or collect data within the Thanet District you will require a permit.

Before applying for a permit please take the following into consideration:

• Applications for permits must be made no later than 7 days before the proposed collection date.
• The application will require proof of £5million Public Liability Insurance.
• Payment will need to be agreed and a purchase order number supplied.
• The collection must only be made during the day and hours stated on the application.
• We may, in granting permission, limit the collection to certain streets or public places.
• No person may assist or take in any collection without the written authority of a promoter. This must be available for inspection by the Police or a Thanet District Council Officer.
• No collection shall be made in a manner likely to inconvenience or annoy any person.
• While collecting:
  • a collector shall remain stationary
  • a collector or two collectors together must not be within 25 metres of another collector