How to fundraise safely

Make sure to plan ahead for your fundraising activity and inform all the necessary organisations.

Organising a voluntary event: a 'can do' guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Event safety - Running an event safely (hse.gov.uk)

Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Event safety - Local authority Safety Advisory Group (hse.gov.uk)

Top tips for holding a public event in your community (local.gov.uk)

A risk assessment will make sure you have thought about any potential risks and/or hazards and how to mitigate them. All events must be accompanied by a risk assessment.

Risk assessment: Template and examples - HSE

Make sure you check that any venues and/or suppliers have public liability insurance.

You may decide to take out your own policy depending on your event.

Do I need public liability insurance? | Simply Business UK

Please make sure you follow all the guidance on preparing, handling, and cooking food. If you are using caterers make sure they have a Food Hygiene Certificate.

If you plan to serve alcohol you will need to obtain a license from your local council.

Providing food at community and charity events | Food Standards Agency

Alcohol licensing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Make sure you inform attendees that photos will be taken at your event and gain permission for their use.

Photo and video consent form | Yorkshire Cancer Research

Download and print a poster to display at your event:

Photography warning poster - white

Photography warning poster - blue

Some events will require a designated first aider or first aid services for emergencies.

Please note participants are responsible for ensuring they are fit and healthy to take part in your event.

Event First Aid Cover | St John Ambulance (sja.org.uk)

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must make sure measures are in place at your event to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Please read our safeguarding policy summary.

Other resources

Layout 1 (england.nhs.uk)

Safeguarding children and child protection | NSPCC Learning

DBS checks: detailed guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Bouncy castles and other play inflatables: safety advice (hse.gov.uk)

Code Of Practice | FACE (facepaintingassociation.com)

Here are some tips to help you keep safe when handling money.

1. Have two people present when money is being handled.
2. Deposit money as soon as possible.
3. Use a secure container.
4. Never leave the money unattended e.g., in a car.
5. Use a safe route and carry a personal alarm.
6. If you are confronted, hand the money over and call the police immediately.

Please check with your local authority if you need any additional licenses for your event. Some examples are as follows:

Get a licence to play live or recorded music - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Entertainment Licensing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Showing films in public - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Fundraising, raffles and lotteries - Gambling Commission

Street collection licence (England & Wales) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Temporary Events Notice (England and Wales) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)