Make it a criminal offence to collect street donations if not a charity
We are concerned about bogus charity collections on our streets. Some operations that claim to be charitable are run as a "for profit" business with very little of their collections used to help anyone.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Unregistered charity conducting illegal street collections
An organisation claiming to collect for homeless veterans is conducting unauthorised fundraising. They are not registered as a charity and have prior convictions for illegal street trading and fundraising violations.
Unregistered charity illegally collecting in West London
An organisation claiming to collect for homeless veterans is operating without charity registration and has previously been convicted of unauthorised street trading and breaching fundraising codes. It has no verified links to legitimate veterans charities.
Make it a criminal offense to park across a drive or drop kerb
We want the Government to make it a criminal offense to park a vehicle across a drive or drop kerb.
Problems with street clothing donation banks
Issues reported with how clothing banks are managed, including overfilling, improper use, and calls for review of their operation and regulation.
Make non payment for services a criminal offence, equivalent to theft
Amend the Theft Act 1968 or introduce new legislation so that non payment for services is recognised as a criminal offence, equivalent to theft of goods. Ensure police have clear powers to investigate and act.
Make it a criminal offence to collect street donations if not a charity
We are concerned about bogus charity collections on our streets. Some operations that claim to be charitable are run as a "for profit" business with very little of their collections used to help anyone.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Unregistered charity conducting illegal street collections
An organisation claiming to collect for homeless veterans is conducting unauthorised fundraising. They are not registered as a charity and have prior convictions for illegal street trading and fundraising violations.
Unregistered charity illegally collecting in West London
An organisation claiming to collect for homeless veterans is operating without charity registration and has previously been convicted of unauthorised street trading and breaching fundraising codes. It has no verified links to legitimate veterans charities.
Make it a criminal offense to park across a drive or drop kerb
We want the Government to make it a criminal offense to park a vehicle across a drive or drop kerb.
Problems with street clothing donation banks
Issues reported with how clothing banks are managed, including overfilling, improper use, and calls for review of their operation and regulation.
Make non payment for services a criminal offence, equivalent to theft
Amend the Theft Act 1968 or introduce new legislation so that non payment for services is recognised as a criminal offence, equivalent to theft of goods. Ensure police have clear powers to investigate and act.