Village Sports Days

[Buchan]

Does anyone know what rules, if any, cover small very local committees that run things like small village fetes or sports days. Really small income - few hundreds.

We have one that stopped and now we'd like to reactivate, but I suspect the rules have changed given I can't now take a load of copper to the bank and change it for notes without taking all my details including inside leg measurements.

 

[8x57]

Contact your local authority for advise, depending on the event you may need to apply for a Temporary Event Licence.
Temporary Events Notice (England and Wales) - GOV.UK

At the very least you will need to carry out risk assessments including possibly a fire risk assessment.
I did have a copy of an event guidance document but binned it not so long ago (probably well out of date anyway). The local authority could possibly direct you to an up to date online guidance document, as most safety guidance documents are accessible to the public and free of charge these days.

 

[Buchan]

Thanks, we do have those RAs, but no out of date, so thanks for the reminder!

 

[bowji john]

If applying for a Temporary Event Notice, you will possibly be required to submit an Event Safety Plan plus risk assessments

I've written many for previous clients, but not for some time

You are welcome to examples I've done in the past - though they can only provide you with structure - as content of course will be specific to your circumstances

 

[charlie222]

Our parish council have a multi event insurance policy that other groups piggy back. Might be worth asking your PC?

 

[NullMac]

Dear god, no wonder you can’t get anything done anymore. The bloody public sector stick their nose into everything. Hilariously they believe they make things better

 

[8x57]

Dear god, no wonder you can’t get anything done anymore. The bloody public sector stick their nose into everything. Hilariously they believe they make things better

Yes it seems like that but it's the law of the land. Heaven help you if something goes wrong and you can't prove that due diligence was paid.

 

[BenBhoy]

We have a very well organised annual village show. I know few guys on the committee, can pass on emails if you like mate?

 

[nicowilson]

Absolutely crucial that you have public liability insurance. And stay away from bouncy castles unless you get someone in to set up and run them - you need to make sure all the liability is on the bouncy castle operator.

 

[Buchan]

Specifically it's what rules apply to the holding of funds and how we get hold of our funds in our name but someone else's signature

 

[8x57]

Specifically it's what rules apply to the holding of funds and how we get hold of our funds in our name but someone else's signature

So it's a banking issue and not an event organising issue.
I presume that monies are tied up in an account and the signatories are no longer available or in agreement?

 

[long_range_rob]

You may find the requisite insurance coverage will wipe out any profit.

 

[Buchan]

So it's a banking issue and not an event organising issue.
I presume that monies are tied up in an account and the signatories are no longer available or in agreement?

Pretty much. But I can't find anything on any site eg FCA on what the actual rules are