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