How to organise a collection

Collecting on private propery is the simplest way to go about holding a collection as it does not require a licence.

Choose a location

There are lots of great places to hold your collection. Make sure you choose a location which will busy at the time you plan to collect donations.

Train stations, department stores, offices, concerts, football matches/other sporting events, and pubs are all good places to collect. You could even get a group together and hold a pub crawl collection on a Friday or Saturday night.

Get permission

• To collect on private property you must gain written permission from the landowner.
• We can provide you with a letter of authority which you can use when requesting permission. Please email community@alzheimers.org.uk or call 0845 306 0898 to request yours.

Grab attention

Try to think of ways to grab attention as you collect; draw in the donations and raise awareness of Alzheimer's Society at the same time.

• Order charity branded t-shirts, buckets, collection tins and more using the materials order form from your fundraising pack.
• Wear fancy dress to attract attention
• Think about handing out favours, balloons, or Society lapel stickers in return for donations. Use the materials order form from your fundraising pack to request branded materials.

Next you need to think about adhering to the law and the Fundraising Standards Guidelines for organising a collection.