Island charities urged to seek support | Sept 2024
12 September 2024
That’s because the application process for flag days and street collections in the capital in 2025 is now open.
The annual initiative is designed to assist charities and voluntary groups towards the cost of delivering their respective services.
Organisations wishing to hold collections and/or flag days in Douglas next year can submit their application ahead of the deadline on Friday, 8th November. Bids for licences will also be considered in non-city centre areas of Douglas on a first-come, first-served basis.
Douglas City Centre Manager, Oliver Cheshire, explained: ‘The invaluable work of Island charities and good causes is well documented and the Manx public are as generous as they come but, of course, that is never taken for granted.
‘At a time when the cost of living is impacting on people’s income as much as ever, the team at DCCM hopes street collections and flag days can go some way to help the charities raise a little bit extra. We would urge them to contact us between now and November the 8th.’
Applications can be made via: Douglas City Council - Charitable Collections and Flag Days (gov.im)
A service provided by the Council, with the aim of ensuring the capital’s city centre is a thriving and vibrant place to visit, shop and work, Douglas City Centre Management permits a maximum of 28 collections each year in the city centre.