Organising a collection

Collections are a great way to raise money for Beating Bowel Cancer whilst also generating public awareness of our work.

If you wish to organise your own collection please contact Miriam on
020 8973 0002 or email. Please note that Beating Bowel Cancer will need to see written proof that you have permission to collect.

Here are details of the different types of collection you can do and the guidelines that you need to follow.

Public Collections

A collection in a public place is any location where the public have unrestricted access at all times, such as the street or an open common. Places like train stations and shopping centres are private, not public property as they are closed at night.

Any collections taking place in a public place needs a Street Collection Licence from the local authority (the council/metropolitan borough). You will need to apply well in advance (at least a month) before the date of your collection, and longer during a busy period like Christmas.

Private Collections

To collect donations  on  private  property,  such  as  in  a supermarket, a pub or a train station, you simply need to get the written permission of the store/station manager/landlord.

House to house collections

Collecting from one place to the next (this includes business premises like pubs as well as houses) needs a House to House Collection Licence. Again, these can be obtained from your local authority.  

All collectors must be over 18 years of age, use a sealed Beating Bowel Cancer collecting tin, and have a written letter authorisation from the charity which you can get by emailing Miriam.