The promoters of all charitable collections both 'Street' and
'House to House' are required to obtain permission before carrying
out any collection.
Permits are issued to promoters who have applied and have been
approved, however, some collections still take place without
approval, this would mean that they have not been
checked and the proceeds may not be for a charitable
purpose.
If you are unsure if a collection is genuine you can check if
they have been approved by the Council by contacting the Licensing
Service on 01695 577177 or by email on licensing.enquiries@westlancs.gov.uk.
All House to House Collections taking place in your area can be
seen on the Public
Registers section under House to House Collections.
The Council's Licensing Officers investigate incidents relating
to unauthorised collections and legal proceedings can
be taken against the responsible people in appropriate
cases.
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