Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 119545
Charities: Licensing
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of licencing practices for charity fundraisers to effectively tackle the use of aggressive tactics to raise money in public areas.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockThe vast majority of charities carry out collections to support their vital work in a responsible way and in line with the law and the Code of Fundraising practice. However, DCMS supports local authorities in taking action against fraudulent collections a...
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