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Youth Group Risk Assessment — Scouts, Cadets & Sports Clubs
Describe the activity, venue or trip — we generate a fully written, UK-compliant youth group risk assessment covering safeguarding, supervision and activity-specific hazards in minutes.
Used by Scout leaders, cadet instructors, sports coaches and youth club volunteers across the UK
🏕 Running outdoor activities or overnight camps? Anyrisks covers activity-specific hazards, safeguarding requirements and governing body expectations — whether you’re leading Scouts, DofE, cadets or a junior sports club.
Legal & Regulatory Requirements for Youth Groups
Youth group leaders and organisations have the same legal duties as employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Where young people under 18 are involved, the duty of care is heightened — employers and voluntary organisations must take particular care to assess risks that young people may not recognise themselves.
Most national youth organisations have their own mandatory risk assessment frameworks on top of the legal minimum. The Scout Association requires written risk assessments for all activities under its Nights Away Notification and Activity rules, aligned with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR). Girlguiding requires risk assessments for all activities and residential events under its Activity Permit and Go! framework. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) requires a specific expedition risk assessment for each of the Bronze, Silver and Gold expedition sections, covering route, terrain, weather, group competence, and emergency arrangements. Cadet organisations (Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force) operate under JSP 375 (MOD Health and Safety Handbook) and require formal risk assessments for all training and adventurous activities. Anyrisks generates assessments specific to the organisation type, programme level, and activity described.
Under the Children Act 1989 and Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), safeguarding responsibilities apply to any organisation working with children and young people. Risk assessments must consider safeguarding risks alongside physical safety — including adult-to-young person ratios, lone adult supervision and DBS check requirements.
How It Works
1. Describe the Activity
Tell us the activity, location, age group, number of young people, supervision ratios and any specific hazards or medical needs.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written risk assessment covering activity hazards, safeguarding, first aid requirements and governing body expectations.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. Submit to your county commissioner, file with your group records, or keep on hand for insurance purposes. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every youth group risk assessment is written in full — covering the activity, safeguarding and emergency procedures.
Activity-specific hazards (climbing, kayaking, hiking, camping)
Supervision ratios and adult-to-young person requirements
Safeguarding — lone adult supervision and DBS requirements
First aid provision and nearest emergency services
Participants with medical conditions or additional needs
Transport — minibus, public transport, walking
Night-time and overnight camp safety
Weather-related risks and contingency plans
Equipment inspection and maintenance
Missing person procedures
Parental consent and emergency contact requirements
Fire evacuation from temporary or outdoor premises
Works For
Any youth organisation, club or group working with under-18s.
What Customers Say
“As a Scout leader I need a risk assessment for every activity and camp. Anyrisks is so fast that I can generate one for each session without it eating into my volunteer time.”
Dave C.
Scout leader, Hampshire
“Our DofE group needed risk assessments for every expedition route. Anyrisks covered the terrain, weather risks, supervision ratios and emergency procedures for each one.”
Helen R.
DofE coordinator, Nottinghamshire
“Running a junior football club means weekly risk assessments for training and matches. Anyrisks generates something specific and professional every time in under 2 minutes.”
Tom B.
Junior football coach, West Yorkshire
Anyrisks vs DIY Templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Safeguarding controls included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Governing body requirements addressed | ✓ | ✗ |
| Specific to your activity and group | ✓ | ✗ |
| Medical needs and missing person procedures | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download — £29 | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cover Scout Association and Girlguiding requirements?
Yes. Describe your group type and the assessment will align with the relevant organisation’s framework. For Scouts, assessments are aligned with the Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) requirements for Nights Away and activity risk assessment. For Girlguiding, they align with the Go! and Activity Permit framework. Each assessment is specific to the described activity and setting.
Does it cover Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions?
Yes. The DofE requires a specific expedition risk assessment for each award level (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Describe the expedition route, terrain, group size, overnight arrangements and award level. Anyrisks generates an assessment covering navigation hazards, weather, first aid, campsite safety, emergency rendezvous points, and the specific DofE expedition requirements.
What about cadet organisations — Army, Navy, RAF?
Yes. Describe your cadet organisation and the activity. Assessments for cadet groups reference the relevant MOD health and safety requirements (JSP 375) and include supervision ratios, equipment checks, and the specific controls required for the training or adventurous activity described.
Does it cover safeguarding requirements?
Yes. The assessment includes safeguarding considerations: DBS check reminders for regular volunteers, lone adult supervision protocols, parental consent requirements, and the duty to follow your organisation’s safeguarding policy under the Children Act 1989 and Keeping Children Safe (2023).
Can I use this for an overnight camp?
Yes. Describe the campsite, accommodation type, number of young people, supervision ratios, and any specific activities. The assessment covers campsite safety, fire procedures, night-time supervision, sleeping arrangements, and emergency procedures appropriate for the age group and setting.
How long does it take?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the activity, organisation type, group size and any specific hazards — Anyrisks produces a complete youth group risk assessment. £29, no subscription.