USEFUL INFORMATION

 Payment methods/Banking Rules

When holding a street, supermarket or station collection you will be received cash donations. The buckets or tins we provide will be sealed and numbered and you need to allocate them to each collector. We will provide posters or labels  so that the collecting tin or bucket is clearly labeled to show the name of your charity, so the public know who will benefit from your collection.

 When the collection is complete all sealed tins/buckets must be returned to 3 officials of your charity. The money will need to be counted by them in a safe place or inside the bank. The funds must then be paid into a bank account registered to the charity.

 Notifying the local press

All street collections must publish the amount raised in a local newspaper. This is a requirement of the Local Authority.  Once you have the press cutting return it to us and we will do the rest.

 Staff and Charity Volunteers

Find out how many volunteers you have. Draw up a rota, ideally do not leave one person for hours on end without a break. Make it an enjoyable experience, so they will want to come and help you again. On the day of the collection, make your volunteers stand out . If you have a charity T shirt or a sash this will make them easily identifiable. If you have a pop up banner, see if you can use it at the supermarket or station (always ask first). For a street collection you might even consider wearing fancy dress!

 Branding

Make sure all your equipment has your charity logo, use T shirts, banners, posters to reinforce your message. Make sure your volunteers know all about what your charity does. They are the “face” of your charity and need to act in a professional manner.

Adhering to Regulatory requirements

Once you have received your permit or letter of authorisation, it will include guidelines for how to carry out the collection within the

locationsʼrequirements. You will be given the date, time and location. You will also be advised how many

collectors may be there at one time, also where you may stand. People under the age of 16 are not allowed to hold a collection tin or bucket, but they can stand with an adult to assist.

Shaking a collecting tin or bucket is forbidden, you are also not allowed to approach people. If someone approaches you smile and try and talk about your charity and answer their questions.

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