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Events, Parades & Fundraising Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional event risk assessments.

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Free to use Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction2 Hazards3 Checklist

The essential guide to event safety

Events, parades, and fundraising activities engage scouts with the wider community. From fêtes to remembrance parades, each requires specific safety planning.

Community event
Scouting Activity
Scouting Activity
Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Crowd SafetyHigh Risk
Control Measures
  • Venue capacity limits
  • Clear entry/exit points
  • Stewarding in place
  • Emergency evacuation plan
Road Safety (Parades)High Risk
Control Measures
  • Road closures where possible
  • Hi-vis worn by all
  • Marshals at junctions
  • Front and rear vehicles
Cash HandlingMedium Risk
Control Measures
  • Secure cash storage
  • Two-person counting
  • Regular banking
  • Receipt tracking

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 24 hazards and 68+ control measures for Events, Parades & Fundraising, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Event checklist

Venue

  • Site recce done
  • First aid cover
  • Toilets available
  • Insurance valid

People

  • Volunteers briefed
  • Roles assigned
  • Lost child procedure
  • Emergency contacts

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