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Charity Risk Management Articles

With the pace of change today, even small disruptions can set your charity back. Our practical guidance covers key operational risks, from broad topics such as fire safety to specific risks like slips and trips  

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Bouncy castle safety

Bouncy castles are a great way to fundraise as part of an event. However, if they are not properly managed they can cause accidents resulting in injuries to children.

Cold weather

Careful maintenance and risk management can help prevent property damage and/or injury during the winter months. To help you manage the risk and stay safe this winter, we’ve brought all of our cold weather advice together in one place.

Cyber security and risk management

Helping you reduce cyber risks.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Cleaning

How efficient and effective cleaning methods can help to prevent slips and trips.

Fire Safety

Electrical inspections and safety

Fires of electrical origin are responsible for substantial numbers of claims every year. It is therefore vital that electrical systems are well maintained and inspected regularly to reduce the risks.

Environmental & Weather

Escape of water

According to Ecclesiastical claims data, escape of water is the largest cause of property insurance claims.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Safety at events

Risk management and events, how to protect your staff, visitors and volunteers.

Fire Safety

Fire Safety in Kitchens

Fires in kitchen and cooking areas are very common, often resulting in extensive damage to the premises and disruption to the business.

Risk Management

Home Working

Whilst working from home has been the norm for some, in recent years it has become commonplace for many.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Managing Slips and trips in the workplace

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults

Whatever the nature of your organisation, you may come into contact with children or vulnerable adults. Protecting the most vulnerable people in our communities is a vitally important duty.

Environmental & Weather

Storm safety advice

What to do before, during and after a storm

Health & Safety And Protecting People

The Environment And Contamination

How environmental conditions and contamination can be managed to reduce the risk of slips and trips

Security

Securing and managing a vacant property

Unoccupied property needs to be managed to prevent or limit issues that can lead to damage and additional cost. By taking a proactive approach, you can protect your premises so they remain a valuable asset for future development or sale.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Visits and outings

Keeping people safe during visits and outings

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Working Alone

Those who work or volunteer for a church are often required to complete tasks on their own; this could be in the church itself and the surrounding churchyard, or while visiting others.

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