Church risk guidance
Specialist guidance from our risk management experts – helping church customers successfully manage day-to-day risks.
We don’t just insure your church, we help protect it too
Our in-house team of qualified risk specialists have in-depth knowledge and can support you in various ways.
- Bespoke onsite and desktop remote survey assessment and valuations.
- Risk Advice Line provides access to our in-house team of risk experts who are on hand to answer any risk-related queries.
- Fully vetted mitigation services through our market-leading preferred supplier network.
- Enterprise Risk Management support ranging from practical tools, templates and checklists, webinars and training sessions, through to bespoke consultancy.
Church risk management articles
We regularly publish articles and guidance written by our experts covering key risks, from topics such as fire safety to specific risks like cyber security.
Church security
It's important to understand the risks churches face and how best to secure them.
Church events
Responsibilities, planning, and frequently asked questions for your church events.
Construction (Design & Management) Regulations for churches
Maintenance, refurbishment, and restoration work are common at many places of worship.
Reducing the risk of church metal theft
Theft of metal from churches is both costly and damaging. Here’s how to reduce the risk at your church.
Church risk assessments
Keeping people at your church safe involves thinking about what might cause harm and the precautions you can take to prevent it.
Church lifting equipment
Any lifting equipment at your church needs to be safe to use.
Working at height advice for churches
Preventing falls and injuries when working at height.
Roof protection systems for churches
Protecting your church from metal theft.
Lightning advice for churches
Tall buildings attract lightning and for centuries, the spires of churches have dominated the skylines making them particularly vulnerable to lightning strikes.
Getting your church ready for Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with special events and services, extra visitors and festive decorations, it can take a little extra planning to keep everyone safe.
Preventing burst pipes
The cost and inconvenience caused by a burst pipe can be considerable. A small fracture can release gallons of water, damaging your property and contents.
Closed churches
Whether due to parish reorganisation or declining attendance, unoccupied churches require careful planning and proactive management.
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