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Money Collection Campaigns

Money collection campaigns are an activity where the public are asked to give money without getting anything in return. Money collection campaigns may be organised mostly for non-profit purposes and basically require a money collection permit. Small-scale and short-term money collections may also be organised in the form of a small-scale money collection.

Although small-scale money collections do not require an application to the National Police Board for a permit, they do require written notification to the local police department.
These pages give you information about money collections, how to apply for a permit, the obligations related to the permit and about how to organise a small-scale money collection campaign.

A money collector shows her phone to a passer-by. On the screen is a request for a two euro donation.

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A list of valid money collection permits 

List of money collection permits

The National Police Board publishes the above list, which provides information about all permits of indefinite validity, twice a month. The list states the organisations that have been granted a permit and for what purpose. In addition, the list enables donors to check the money collection permit number, account number(s) and period of validity of the permit. The list does not include information about small-scale money collections.

The organiser of the money collection must provide the following in conjunction with money collection:

  • Identity of the organiser
  • Cause for which the funds are being raised
  • Permit number or small-scale money collection number

This information helps donors to tell the difference between legitimate money collection and illegal activities. If you are unable to find the money collection permit you are looking for, contact the National Police Board. For matters related to small-scale collections, ask the local police department.