House to House Collections - FAQs

The promoter of the collection must ensure that all collectors are issued with:

• a prescribed certificate of authority, which has been signed by or on behalf of the chief promoter of the collection
• a prescribed badge, indicating the purpose of the collection
• if money is to be collected, a collecting box or receipt book clearly marked with the purpose of the collection and a distinguishing number.

In addition, promoters/collectors must comply with the following: 

• the promoter must keep a list of the names and addresses of each collector and identify the distinguishing number of each box/receipt book given to each collector
• the collector shall sign their certificate of authority/badge and produce same to any Police Officer of householder for inspection.
• the collector shall wear the badge when collecting
• the collector shall return the certificate and badge to the promoter on demand
• the collector must not annoy or importune a householder and must leave if requested
• the collector must ensure that all money received is deposited in the collecting box
• if collecting with a receipt book, the collector must complete a receipt detailing monies received, sign same and give to the householder
• the collector shall return on demand to the promoter any collecting box (with the seal unbroken) and/or receipt books
• the promoter must ensure that collecting boxes, when returned, are opened in his presence
• no collector shall importune any person to the annoyance of such person, or remain in, or at the door, of any house if requested to leave by any occupant