Guidance for fundraisers

Collecting money legally

You must have a licence or permit from your local authority or police if you would like to hold a street collection, house-to-house collection or any other collection in a public place.

Raffles and lotteries

If your raffle or draw is held within a 24 hour period, is in one venue and is part of another event, you can use cloakroom tickets. Tickets should never be sold for more than £1 each. If it lasts longer than 24 hours a local lottery licence and raffle licence will be needed.

Event safety

If you are organising an event then please ensure you identify any potential accidents or hazards by completing a risk assessment. You may also need first aiders.

Publicity material

If you are producing any publicity material about us then please include our registered charity number.

In England and Wales: Registered charity number 294344.

In Scotland: Registered charity number SC038885.

Public liability insurance

The Woodland Trust is unable to accept any responsibility for anything that may happen to people or property as a result of your fundraising activity. If you are planning an event that involves the public you must get public liability insurance. If you are holding an event in a place that has public liability insurance, just check the cover with them before you begin.

Fundraising terms and conditions

When fundraising in aid of the Woodland Trust, you agree to comply with our terms and conditions.