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Craft Fair Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your craft fair — venue type, number of stallholders, activities, refreshments. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant craft fair risk assessment covering public safety, fire exits, first aid and all organiser duties in minutes.
Used by village halls, WI groups, church committees, charity organisers and community event teams across the UK
🎨 Most venues (village halls, churches, community centres) require a written risk assessment before confirming your booking. Anyrisks gives you exactly what they need — a professional, compliant document referencing UK legislation and covering every aspect of public event safety.
Legal Requirements for Craft Fair Organisers
As the craft fair organiser, you are legally responsible for the safety of the public, stallholders and volunteers. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires you to conduct a risk assessment for the event, identifying hazards and implementing controls. Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 reinforces this duty — every event involving the public must have a written risk assessment.
Fire safety is covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. As the event organiser, you become the responsible person for the duration of the event. You must ensure fire exits are clear, emergency lighting is functional, fire extinguishers are accessible, and an evacuation procedure is in place. Most venue hirers will ask to see your risk assessment before confirming your booking — it demonstrates that you understand your legal duties.
If you serve food or refreshments, the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 apply. Your risk assessment should cover food handling, allergen information and hygiene controls. If stallholders bring their own electrical equipment, you must ensure they have PAT testing certificates or visually inspect equipment for safety.
Public liability insurance is essential for craft fairs. Insurers increasingly require a written risk assessment as evidence of due diligence. If an incident occurs and you have no documented risk assessment, your insurance claim may be refused and you may face personal liability.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Craft Fair
Tell us the venue type (village hall, church hall, marquee), number of stallholders, expected visitor numbers, whether you are serving refreshments, and any specific activities (craft demonstrations, children's workshops). Mention if there are steps, narrow corridors or outdoor areas.
2. Let the App Take the Strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant craft fair risk assessment referencing the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit it to your venue, share it with your committee, include it in your public liability insurance application, or file it for compliance purposes. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every craft fair risk assessment is written in full — covering all public safety, fire, first aid and organiser duties.
Fire safety — emergency exits, fire extinguishers, evacuation procedure
Public access — trip hazards, aisle widths, crowd management
First aid provision — trained first aider, first aid kit location
Food hygiene — if serving refreshments or cake stalls
Electrical safety — PAT testing for stallholder equipment
Manual handling — setting up tables, chairs and display units
Safeguarding children — if children's activities or workshops present
Weather risks — outdoor marquees, wind, rain, ground conditions
Vehicle access — delivery and setup, pedestrian segregation
Slips, trips and falls — floor surfaces, cables, obstructions
Public toilets and accessibility — disabled access, signage
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 compliance
Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations (if applicable)
Works For
From small village hall fairs to large charity craft events, Anyrisks covers every type of craft fair.
What Customers Say
"The village hall asked for a risk assessment two weeks before our Christmas craft fair. Anyrisks had it done in minutes — covered everything from fire exits to first aid. The hall committee accepted it immediately."
Janet M.
WI craft fair organiser, Cotswolds
"We run a monthly artisan market in our church hall. Anyrisks gave us a professional document referencing all the right legislation. Our insurance company was happy and so was the PCC."
David R.
Church craft market coordinator, Yorkshire
"Our charity runs four craft fairs a year. Anyrisks saved us hours of committee time. We use the same assessment for each event and just update the date. Perfect."
Helen T.
Charity event organiser, Kent
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| References UK health and safety legislation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers fire safety and evacuation procedures | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Includes first aid and public liability duties | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tailored to venue type (hall, marquee, outdoor) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Food hygiene and allergen controls (if applicable) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do venues like village halls and churches accept Anyrisks assessments?
Yes — Anyrisks produces a fully written, professional risk assessment in the standard format expected by village halls, church halls, community centres and all public venue hirers. The format references UK health and safety legislation and is accepted across the sector.
Does it cover both indoor and outdoor craft fairs?
Yes — describe the event location (indoor hall, outdoor marquee, open field) and the assessment will be tailored accordingly. Outdoor events include weather-related risks, ground conditions and marquee stability where relevant.
Does it cover fire safety and emergency evacuation?
Yes — fire safety, emergency exits, evacuation procedures and assembly points are included in every craft fair risk assessment. Mention the venue type and capacity and we will tailor the controls appropriately.
Can I use it for multiple events throughout the year?
Yes — if you organise regular craft fairs at the same venue with similar stallholder numbers and layout, one assessment can be used repeatedly. Update it annually or whenever the event format changes significantly.
Does it cover public liability and stallholder safety?
Yes — the assessment covers risks to the public (trips, crowd management, first aid provision) and to stallholders (fire exits, electrical safety, manual handling). It satisfies the organiser's duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your craft fair — venue type, number of stalls, activities, refreshments — and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced craft fair risk assessment instantly.
What if the venue asks for changes or additional detail?
Download the Word version and edit it directly. You can add venue-specific details, contact numbers, or any additional controls the venue requests. The core structure and legal references remain valid.
Does it include Covid-19 or infection control measures?
If infection control is still relevant to your event (vulnerable attendees, food handling areas), mention it in your description and appropriate controls will be included. Most craft fairs no longer require specific Covid measures but the option is there if needed.
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