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Events, Parades & Fundraising Risk Assessment Template

Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for events, parades & fundraising in scouting & guiding 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 events, parades & fundraising in scouting & guiding settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.

Potential benefits

  • Supports financial sustainability of programs through fundraising.
  • Builds confidence and public speaking abilities through participation.
  • Develops organisational and leadership skills through event planning.
  • Strengthens community bonds by showcasing group activities and values.
  • Promotes creativity and innovation in event presentation and delivery.

Typical hazards & measures

  • Power supply and generator safetyUse qualified electricians for all power setups. Install RCDs, weatherproof cabling, and safe routing. Fence generator zones, provide ventilation, and store fuel in locked cages with spill kits and extinguishers.
  • Lighting and visibility after darkPlace lighting towers at high-traffic areas, entrances, and exits. Provide headtorches for staff, backup batteries for towers, and reflective tape on obstacles. Check lighting nightly during multi-day events.
  • Safeguarding for children and vulnerable peopleDesignate a staffed “lost child point,” provide ID wristbands, and train volunteers in safeguarding protocols. Escort separated individuals calmly to the reunion point and keep contact logs.
  • Weather conditions and environmental exposureMonitor forecasts continuously. Provide shaded rest areas, rain shelters, grit or mats for slippery surfaces, and contingency plans for severe conditions. Halt or reschedule if unsafe weather persists.
  • Slips, trips, and uneven terrainInspect venues for hazards, use mats and ramps, and mark uneven areas. Install non-slip flooring in wet areas. Assign staff to guide vulnerable visitors through challenging terrain.

How to use this template

  1. Click Create Risk Assessment: Events, Parades & Fundraising to begin immediately.
  2. Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
  3. Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.

FAQ

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Can I download a PDF?

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Can I edit a saved assessment?

Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.