Risk Guidance for your Autumn & Winter Outdoor Charity Events
09/21/2023
If you're from a local council, charity, or not-for-profit and are thinking about holding an event this Autumn or Winter, it's crucial to keep everyone's safety in mind. You've got to take appropriate care to ensure the food is safe to eat and any entertainment is fun, but without any safety hiccups. The bigger the event, the tougher this can get. But that's not to say safety isn't important for small community events too.
Firework Safety Risk Management Guide
An increasing number of events like Guy Fawkes, Diwali, and New Year celebrations now feature managed firework displays. So, just like all factors in outdoor events, you need to make sure that firework displays are properly organised and managed to keep everyone safe.
In our guide, we share some helpful tips on how to effectively prepare and organise a firework show, including things to consider when choosing who will operate the display.
Food Safety Risk Management Guide
For further guidance on providing food in a village hall or other community setting for volunteers and charity groups, you can download our ‘Food Safety Risk Management in Outdoor Community Events’ Guide. It includes advice on good hygiene practice and health and safety requirements and how to comply with the requirements of the legislation.
Completing a Risk Assessment for your Event
Not certain about conducting a risk assessment? We have developed an insightful guide to assist you in managing typical work and service-related risks. This comprehensive document features a five-stage guide on successfully completing a risk assessment. It takes care of your queries by answering frequently asked questions and also suggests numerous links to other beneficial resources.
More Community Event Planning Resources:
- Zurich Local Community Advisory Service (LCAS)
- Temporary Events Notice (gov.uk)
- Organising a voluntary event: a 'can do' guide (gov.uk)
- Permission to place tables and chairs on the pavement (gov.uk)
Find information about our charities and not-for-profit insurance here.
