Charity Events

If regulated entertainment is provided for the public in a Village Hall, Scout/Guide Hall or similar, or if a charge is made for a private event with a view to making a profit, including for a charity, then the provision of regulated entertainment at such premises would require a Premises Licence or TEN.

If the general public are not invited and a charge is made for a private event (like family and friends) just to cover costs - and not to make a profit - then this will not be the provision of regulated entertainment and a licence will not be required. Similarly, if anyone invited to a private performance was not charged for attending the event but was free to make a voluntary donation to a charity at their own choice, no licence will be necessary. However, if the performance is to any extent open to the public (whether the public are charged or not) a licence will be required.