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Easter Egg Hunt Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Running a community Easter egg hunt, farm event or Easter fair? Describe your activities, venue and expected attendance. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant Easter event risk assessment covering child safety, crowd control, food hygiene and all relevant regulations in minutes.
Used by community groups, schools, churches, farms and event organisers across the UK
🐰 Running activities for young children? Mention the age range and activities (egg hunts, face painting, bouncy castles, petting zoos) and we'll include safeguarding, allergen management, supervision ratios and emergency procedures.
Legal requirements for Easter events
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require a written risk assessment for any event open to the public. This applies equally to community groups, charities, schools and commercial event organisers. Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires every employer and self-employed person to conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment.
If your Easter event involves food sales or catering, you must comply with the Food Safety Act 1990 and notify your local authority Environmental Health team at least 28 days in advance. Allergen information must be provided in line with the Food Information Regulations 2014 (Natasha's Law) — this includes chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and any pre-packaged food sold at the event.
If you're using inflatables (bouncy castles, inflatable slides), you must comply with PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). This requires that equipment is suitable, maintained, inspected and operated by a competent person. Inflatables must be anchored securely and never used in high winds.
For events on public land or involving road closures, you will need permission from the landowner and potentially a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) from your local authority. Many councils and landowners will request a copy of your risk assessment as part of the approval process. Public liability insurance is also essential and insurers will require sight of your risk assessment before providing cover.
How it works
1. Describe your event
Tell us the venue (farm, park, village hall), activities (egg hunts, face painting, bouncy castles, petting zoo), expected attendance, age groups and whether you're serving food. Mention any specific concerns such as uneven terrain, water features or road access.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant Easter event risk assessment referencing the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, food hygiene regulations, PUWER requirements for inflatables and safeguarding controls for child-focused events.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit it to your local authority, landowner or insurer, share it with volunteers and staff, or file it for compliance purposes. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every Easter egg hunt risk assessment is written in full — covering all event hazards, activities and safeguarding measures relevant to your event.
Child safeguarding and supervision ratios
Crowd management and control measures
Trip hazards — uneven ground, tree roots, slopes
Weather exposure — sun safety, hypothermia, shelter provision
Vehicle and pedestrian segregation (car parks, delivery access)
Inflatables — PUWER compliance, anchoring, wind limits, operator competence
Face painting — allergen management, hygiene, cross-contamination
Food hygiene and allergen labelling (Food Safety Act 1990)
Petting zoos and animal contact — zoonotic disease control, hand washing facilities
First aid provision and emergency procedures
Lost child procedures and safeguarding
Electrical safety for outdoor equipment and lighting
Fire risk from catering equipment or marquees
Manual handling of equipment, gazebos and barriers
Works for
From village hall egg hunts to large-scale farm Easter fairs, Anyrisks covers every type of Easter event.
What customers say
"We run an Easter egg hunt on our farm every year. Anyrisks covered everything from car park safety to animal handling and food allergens. The council accepted it without question."
Helen T.
Farm owner, Derbyshire
"Our church Easter fair includes a bouncy castle and face painting. The assessment included PUWER requirements for the inflatable and allergen controls for the face paints — exactly what our insurer needed."
Rev. David M.
Church minister, Kent
"I organise a community Easter egg hunt in the local park every year. Anyrisks covered safeguarding, lost child procedures and weather contingencies. Saved me hours of work."
Claire S.
Community organiser, West Yorkshire
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers child safeguarding and supervision ratios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Food hygiene and allergen controls included | ✓ | ✗ |
| PUWER compliance for inflatables | ✓ | ✗ |
| Crowd management and emergency procedures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Weather contingency planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Does this cover both indoor and outdoor Easter egg hunts?
Yes — describe whether your hunt is indoors (village hall, community centre) or outdoors (park, farm, woodland), and the assessment will cover terrain-specific hazards including trip risks, weather exposure, crowd control and site access.
What if we're running face painting, bouncy castles or petting zoos as well?
Mention every activity in your event description. Anyrisks will include allergen management for face paints, PUWER requirements for inflatables (including operator competence and anchor points), and hygiene and zoonotic disease controls for animal contact.
Do I need public liability insurance as well as a risk assessment?
Yes — public liability insurance is essential for any community or commercial event. A written risk assessment is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and will be requested by your insurer, landowner and local authority when applying for event permissions.
Does it comply with the Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Pop Concerts and Similar Events (Purple Guide)?
The Purple Guide primarily covers large-scale music events, but its principles on crowd management, first aid provision and site safety apply to all public events. Anyrisks assessments reference relevant HSE guidance including event safety and crowd control where applicable.
What about food hygiene if we're selling hot cross buns or chocolate?
If you mention food sales or catering, the assessment will include food hygiene controls under the Food Safety Act 1990 and reference allergen labelling requirements. You will also need to notify your local authority Environmental Health team at least 28 days before the event.
Can I use this for a school Easter fair or church event?
Yes — describe your venue (school grounds, church hall, public park) and activities, and the assessment will be tailored accordingly. Schools and religious organisations still have the same legal duty to assess risks under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
How quickly can I get the risk assessment?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your Easter event — location, activities, expected attendance, age groups — and Anyrisks produces a complete, UK-compliant risk assessment instantly.
What if the weather is terrible on the day?
Mention that your event may be affected by weather and the assessment will include weather contingency controls — alternative indoor space, cancellation criteria, and communication plans. Always monitor the forecast in the 48 hours before the event and have a wet weather plan.
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