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Charity Event Risk Assessment — Done in 2 Minutes
Describe your fundraiser or charity event. We write a UK-compliant risk assessment instantly.
🤝 Running a charity event with volunteers? Include the number of volunteers and their roles when you describe the event — we’ll add volunteer briefing and supervision controls to your assessment.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Event
Tell us about the event type, venue, number of attendees, and any volunteers involved.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant charity event risk assessment covering all key hazards.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download immediately. Present it to your committee, venue, or local authority as needed.
What It Covers
Every charity event risk assessment is written in full and tailored to your specific fundraiser or community event.
Event type, location, and number of attendees
Activities and entertainment on the day
Children and vulnerable adults attending
Volunteer supervision and briefing
Food and drink safety (if applicable)
Manual handling for setup and teardown
Electrical equipment and generators
First aid provision
Emergency evacuation and exits
Weather contingency for outdoor events
Data protection for ticket sales and donor information
Works For
Whether it’s a bake sale or a black-tie gala, Anyrisks covers all charity event formats.
What Customers Say
"Our charity runs an annual sponsored walk with 200 participants. The risk assessment covered route safety, first aid, and bad weather contingency in minutes."
Helen P.
Charity trustee, North West
"Used it for a gala dinner fundraiser. The venue required a risk assessment and this covered everything they asked for — really impressed our committee."
James L.
Events volunteer, Midlands
"As a small charity with no H&S budget, Anyrisks is exactly what we needed. Professional documentation without the consultant fees."
Sue T.
Charity coordinator, Scotland
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Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Volunteer supervision controls included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers children and vulnerable adults | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your event and venue | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do charities have to have a risk assessment for events?
Yes. Charities that employ staff must comply with Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), which requires a suitable and sufficient written risk assessment. Even volunteer-run charities have a duty under Section 3 of the HSWA 1974 to non-employees attending their events. The Charity Commission also expects charities to have adequate risk management procedures in place as part of their governance responsibilities.
Are charity trustees personally liable for H&S at events?
Trustees have a legal responsibility to ensure the charity is managed safely. Under the Charities Act 2011, trustees must act in the best interests of the charity and manage risks appropriately. While corporate liability typically sits with the charity as a body, individual trustees can face personal liability if they act negligently or fail to exercise reasonable care. Having a documented risk assessment demonstrates that trustees have discharged their duty of care.
Do volunteers have the same H&S protection as employees?
Volunteers are not employees and the Employment Rights Act does not apply to them. However, under Section 3 of the HSWA 1974, the organiser has a duty of care to volunteers as non-employees. The MHSWR 1999 Regulation 3 risk assessment must cover risks to volunteers as well as paid staff. If volunteers are provided with equipment, PUWER 1998 may also apply.
Does the assessment cover children attending the event?
Yes — mention if children will be present and the assessment will include appropriate supervision ratios, safeguarding considerations, and parental consent requirements.
What public liability insurance do I need for a charity event?
Most venues and local authorities require a minimum of £5 million public liability cover for events open to the public. Charity insurers, including many specialist voluntary sector insurers, will typically ask to see a copy of the risk assessment before providing cover. Anyrisks assessments are formatted to meet insurer requirements.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your event and Anyrisks produces a fully written risk assessment instantly, including PDF and Word download.
Charity Event Risk Assessments and UK Law
Your legal duties and trustee obligations as a charity event organiser in the UK.
HSWA 1974 and MHSWR 1999
Under Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, any person conducting an undertaking has a duty to non-employees attending their events. Regulation 3(1) of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires a suitable and sufficient written risk assessment. For charities with paid staff, this is a direct legal duty. For volunteer-run organisations, the duty under Section 3 of the HSWA still applies where the public is involved.
Trustee Liability under the Charities Act 2011
Charity trustees have a responsibility to manage the charity effectively and in its best interests. The Charity Commission expects adequate risk management procedures as part of good governance. While corporate liability usually sits with the charity as a body, individual trustees can face personal liability where they have acted negligently. A documented risk assessment is evidence that trustees have discharged their duty of care and exercised appropriate oversight.
Volunteer Safety and PUWER 1998
Volunteers are not employees and are not covered by employment law. However, under Section 3 of the HSWA 1974, the organiser has a duty of care to volunteers as persons not in their employment. The MHSWR 1999 Regulation 3 risk assessment must cover risks to volunteers alongside paid staff. If volunteers are provided with equipment (gazebos, cooking equipment, vehicles), the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) may also apply.
Fire Safety and Public Liability
If the event uses a non-domestic premises or temporary structure (marquee, large tent), the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO 2005, Article 9) requires a fire risk assessment by the responsible person. Most venues and local authorities also require a minimum of £5 million public liability insurance for charity events. Your insurer will typically ask to see the risk assessment before providing cover.