Licensing & Registration

Street collection licence

Licence summary	To collect money or sell articles in streets or public places within Thurrock for the benefit of charitable or other purposes, you require a street collection licence from the council. A 'public place' for this purpose will include most places where members of the public have unrestricted access. There is no charge for this licence. Please also see our page on the Charities Act 2006.
Eligibility criteria	No provision in the legislation
Regulation summary	A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Application evaluation process	No provision in the legislation
Apply online	Apply to run a charitable collection Notify us of the result of a charitable collection
Contact details	Licensing Thurrock Council Civic Offices, New Road Grays Essex RM17 6SL Tel: 01375 652187 or 01375 652879 Fax: 01375 652277 Email: licensing@thurrock.gov.uk
Trade associations	No trade associations listed.

Failed application redress	Please contact the council in the first instance.
Licence holder redress	Please contact the council in the first instance.
Consumer complaint	We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.