Planning a Fundraising Event the Right Way!
In this article we will share our top tips for running a safe event, and why we highly recommend getting insurance to cover your event.
As a Charity or Not for Profit Organisation it is understandable, just how important and effective fundraising events are for raising valuable funds for your charity. Events are particularly effective ways of raising funds because they offer the donors a little something in return, some fun or glamour for their donation.
Whether your event is a fundraising fair, family activity event, bake sale, concert, fun run or you are taking a different approach, here are some things to think about.
Risk Assessments
It’s important that you perform risk assessments when planning an event, so you can understand and minimise any risks before they happen.
As an insurance broker we can give you more specific advice depending on the event you are planning but here’s some general guidance to get you started:
- Identify the hazards
- Decide who could be harmed and how. Are there any children or vulnerable adults taking part?
- Evaluate the risks and decide on control measures
- Record your findings and implement them
- Review your assessment and update if necessary
Insurance Broker
We highly recommend at least speaking to us or an alternative insurance broker to see how risky the event could be and how a prospective insurer may view it. We may be able to offer advice on how to lower risks, as well as help you find the best insurance cover.
We can also support in how to set up an incident management procedure in advance and make sure everyone knows how to implement it, as well as deciding whether medical care on-site is warranted.
Plan Ahead
We know the cost of an event will be a big part of your planning process, but one of the best choices you can make when organising an event is to take out specific insurance to cover your charity and those involved should something go wrong.
We all hope you’ll never need to make a claim and that your event is a huge success, but if an issue is to arise, the organisation will be so grateful that you had the forethought to protect yourself and your charity.
As a specialist insurance broker, we’ve seen claims that show us just how wrong things can go, leading to traumatic and heartbreaking events. If something goes wrong at your event, whether it’s malicious damage or an accident, the cost can far outweigh any income you make.
Additional Guidance
If you’re looking for more information and guidance on event fundraising, we recommend contacting us for advice. We are here to help you keep your event as safe as possible
Do the work now, so you can enjoy your event on the day
Once you have everything in place before the event, you’ll be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the event, safe in the knowledge that your attendees are protected and you’re covered for any unavoidable accidents.
For more information or support, please contact our dedicated team and speak to one of our knowledgeable account handlers on 01909 565 858 or info@ladbrook.co.uk who would be more than happy to help.
