07 September 2008If an organisation or individual wishes to make a house to house collection for charitable, benevolent or philanthropic purposes it is necessary to obtain a licence form the Council. Certain collections are exempt such as those organised on a national basis by large charities but otherwise a local permit is necessary. Normally such collections invite cash donations but collections involving the sale of tickets or collection of goods also have to be licensed. Promoting or undertaking a house to house collection without a licence is an offence.
If you are interested in promoting a house to house collection or would like further information please contact the Licensing Team There is no fee charged for this service.
Documents to download
• House to house application form (
PDF File 40KB file details)
• House to house statement of return form ( PDF File 40KB file details)
House to house collections are covered by the House to House Collections Act, 1939 and the House to House Collections Regulations, 1947.
• House to house regulations ( PDF File 68KB file details)
