After the collection
Collecting tins should be opened in the presence of a promoter and a witness, or, if unopened, delivered to a bank to be opened and counted by an official.
When opened, the contents of each tin should be entered on a list and certified by those present.
A financial statement must be made to the Council showing the total amount of monies collected, amounts from each tin and a list of collectors.
If more than £400 was collected, a notice must be published in a local paper giving details of the collection i.e. date and location, charity to benefit, amount collected;
At least 85% of collected funds must be donated to the named charity - a maximum of 15% can go towards expenses.