Carol singing

A certificate is required for any person or persons wishing to hold a street collection in conjunction with the singing or playing of Christmas carols.

Such collections are only permitted to take place in the City of London between 1 and 24 December each year. Applications must be made no later than the first day of November.

Application form and guidance notes

Applicants who have not previously held a collection in the City of London are required to forward literature regarding the aims and objectives of the charity or fund, together with the last accounts of a carols collection in another area (if applicable) and the organisation's current annual report.

Applicants not directly employed by the benefiting Charity/Fund must provide an authorisation letter from the relevant organisation giving them permission to organise a carol collection on their behalf within the City of London on the dates nominated.