If you want to collect money or sell items in the street for charity, you will need a street collection permit.
This also includes other public areas, such as shop doorways and car parks.
We take into account the number of other collections taking place on the same day and in the same location, so that the area is not saturated with charity collections all being held at the same time.
Please contact us to discuss the date and location that you are planning for your collection before applying for your permit, as we may recommend an alternative date.
You could be fined £200 if you collect money for charity without a licence.
How to apply
Before applying for a street collection permit, you must obtain permission from the Markets Team. To do this, email markets@chesterfield.gov.uk.
Once you have received approval, you can apply for a street collection permit online through GOV.UK, where you can also find details of the documents required to support your application. There is no fee for applying for a street collection permit.
Alternatively, you can complete the street collection permit application form below and return it to us by post, in person, or by email to chesterfield.licensing@chesterfield.gov.uk.
Please ensure that a copy of the approval from the Markets Team is included with your application.
After your collection has taken place
After your street collection, you must submit a return showing:
- the total amount of money collected
- any expenses incurred while organising the collection, such as advertising, printing, or promotional materials
You can submit your return online through GOV.UK, or complete the return form below and send it to:
Licensing Team
Chesterfield Borough Council
Town Hall
Rose Hill
Chesterfield
S40 1LP
This information helps us ensure that collections are carried out in accordance with the permit conditions.
| Street Collection Permit Application Form |  (Word 29 KB) |
| Street Collection Return Form | (Word 33 KB) |