Street Collections

Any charity wishing to collect money on the street requires a street collection permit.

There is no fee required.

Apply Online:

Apply for a Street Collection licence online

Application Guidance and Restrictions

• A permit is not required on private property but the consent of the land owner must be obtained.
• The Orchards, Haywards Heath - The Martlets and Market Place, Burgess Hill and Queens Walk, East Grinstead are privately owned but are still part of the public highway.
• In addition to obtaining a permit from the Council, you should also obtain permission to collect from the Managing Agents.
• Only one charity can operate in one town on any given day
• Applicants should allow at least 28 days for a decision to be made. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application - please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page
• Tacit consent' does not apply. This means you cannot act as if your application has been granted if you do not receive your licence/permit within a certain time after we confirm we have received your application

For further information please read the Street collection conditions

Paper Application:

• Street collections application printed form

You must fill in a Charity collection return form after the collection has taken place and return it the Licensing Team.

Licensing
Tel: 01444-477419
Email: licensing@midsussex.gov.uk