Fundraiser Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for fundraiser in school & education settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for fundraiser in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Builds confidence through public engagement and sales.
- Strengthens community through shared purpose and events.
- Teaches enterprise, marketing, and financial planning.
- Develops leadership and delegation across roles.
- Encourages creativity in product and event design.
Typical hazards & measures
- Children getting separated from parents — Provide wristbands for child names and contacts, designate a lost child station, and brief all staff on procedure. Have visible, uniformed volunteers.
- Outdoor weather exposure — Provide sun shelters, water stations, shaded rest areas, and rain contingencies. Keep umbrellas and ponchos available and communicate weather updates via PA.
- Reputational risk — Set clear codes of conduct for volunteers, check advertising for inclusivity, and manage social media responsibly. Have a complaints procedure and safeguarding officer visible.
- Trip hazards from stall layouts — Keep walkways clear and stalls spaced out. Store stock under tables, not in aisles. Mark guy ropes and low stands with high-vis tape.
- Temporary staging or marquees — Erect structures with manufacturer instructions, ballast correctly, inspect for wear, and close if wind exceeds rated speed. Schedule setup well in advance and inspect hourly.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Fundraiser to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
Do I need an account to start?
You can begin filling out your risk assessment straight away. Create a free account if you want to save your work.
Can I download a PDF?
Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.
Can I edit a saved assessment?
Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.
