Under the House to House and Streets Collection Act, all public fund-raising activities that involve house to house and streets collections are required to be licensed by the Singapore Police Force’s Licensing Division.

Examples of these fund-raising activities include fun fair/bazaar/carnival, walkathon/jogathon/car rally, charity dinner, concert/performances, movie premiere, donation draw, charity auction, placement of donation boxes, charity golf, car wash, collection of items, pledge cards, street sales, Flag Day and donation of sale proceeds etc.

With effect from 26 December 2003, the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted NCSS an Exemption Order for the House to house and Streets Collection Act. Members of NCSS can apply to NCSS for an exemption of fund-raising permits.

Application for Exemption of Fund-raising Permit

NCSS members can submit an online application for an exemption of fund-raising permit at the VWO Corner.

Application has to be submitted at least 14 days before the commencement of the fund-raising project/event.

No processing fee is required.

Approval Timeline

The time taken for the approval of each online application is about 7 working days.

A letter of approval and the Collector's Certificate of Authority (CCA) will be issued with the approval.

For Enquiries/More Information

More information on the conditions and guidelines is available under the House to House and Streets Collections Act.

You can also contact the following for more information.

• NCSS Membership Services Department at ncss_membership@ncss.gov.sg
• The Police Licensing Division, Police Headquarters at 6557 5825 or 6226 1089 (fax).

Search for Approved Fund-raising Events  

Public fund-raising events approved by NCSS and public fund-raising events approved by the Police Licensing Division are available.

• a member of NCSS or has the support of an overseeing Ministry, and
• a member of NCSS Central Fund or Health Endowment Fund or has been conferred the Institution of Public Character (IPC) Status.

• NCSS members - no charge
• Non-NCSS members - $42.00 (w/GST) per application

• About One month

• The approval for COE/ARF waiver is valid for six months. The VWO should purchase and register the vehicle with the LTA within six months and submit the proof of registration to NCSS.
• The VWO should ensure that the vehicle be used for the stated purpose.