House to House National Exemption Order Scheme amendment

National Exemption Order (NEO) holders are exempted under section 3(1) of the House to House Collections Act 1939 from having to apply for individual collection licence.  An amendment to the National Exemption Order was made by the removal of Mental Health Foundation by request. 

The operational guidance provides details on:

• provisions of the legislation governing the national exemption order scheme
• running of the scheme by DCMS officials
• eligibility criteria
• application process
• legal requirements as a NEO holder and of those acting under its authority

There are currently 36 national exemption order holders relating to house-to-house collections.