Jonathan PapeFundraising ManagerCommunity of the Resurrection

H2H – What it is and isn’tRegulatory regimeWeaknessesStrengthsConclusion

“collection” means an appeal to the public, made by means of visits from house to house, to give, whether for consideration or not, money or other property

House to House Collections Act 1939

It does include H2H collection of clothing

It does not included chugging on the doorstep No money or property is given, just DD

details

A collector’s badgeA certificate of authoritySealed collecting box or sealed

envelopes (cash collection)Over 16

Volunteer intensiveWho are your donors?

Gift Aid? Relationships?

Open to fraud or theft Cash Clothing

Which one is legit?

Poor enforcement of existing regulations? Increasing number of clothes collections

44% received more collection sacks than last year 53% of those gave the same amount or less 1/3 “annoyed” by receiving more collection sacks 27% fall in revenue raised by some charity shops

Source: Assoc of Charity Shops report Sep 09Charitable benefit

New income streamMore private than on-street donation

Strictly definedHighly regulatedDefinition doesn’t reflect modern

practicesPoor enforcementQuestionable benefits