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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.
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.
Roof protection systems for churches
Protecting your church from metal theft.
Getting your church ready for Christmas
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.
Digital technology and risks to your church
Understanding the risks with digital technology and how to manage them.
Flood safety for churches
Flooding can cause inconvenience and heartache for your church and community.
Dry powder extinguishers
Caution is required when using dry powder extinguishers. In the wrong environment, they can cause unintended damage.
A guide to unoccupied church buildings
Managing an unoccupied church building.
Visits and outings
Keeping people safe during visits and outings.
Managing volunteers: Health and safety
How to protect the safety of volunteers including health and safety legislation, typical hazards and how to manage the risks.
A guide to good tree management
Trees bring beauty, shade and natural diversity to any landscape, but they can also present hazards. Careful management is key.
Safe use of candles
We know using candles is an important part of worship - just remember to take the regulations and common sense into account. Simple precautions should mean that candles are used safely.