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Church risk guidance

Specialist guidance from our risk management experts – helping church customers successfully manage day-to-day risks.

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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.

Security

Church security

It's important to understand the risks churches face and how best to secure them.

Events

Church events

Responsibilities, planning, and frequently asked questions for your church events.

Building works

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations for churches

Maintenance, refurbishment, and restoration work are common at many places of worship.

Security

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.

Health & safety and protecting people

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.

Health & safety and protecting people

Church lifting equipment

Any lifting equipment at your church needs to be safe to use.

Health & safety and protecting people

Working at height advice for churches

Preventing falls and injuries when working at height.

Security

Roof protection systems for churches

Protecting your church from metal theft.

Building services

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.

Events

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.

Environmental & weather

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.

Security

Closed churches

Whether due to parish reorganisation or declining attendance, unoccupied churches require careful planning and proactive management.

Risk advice line

Customers can contact our experts for specific risk advice:

0345 600 7531

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Church risk management guidance notes