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02 October 2025
Managing risk effectively means having the right tools in place. That’s why we’ve created a Risk Register Template - a practical, easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet designed to help you identify, assess, and manage potential threats.
Why it matters
We’ve already explored how Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) can protect your organisation from strategic risks. And we’ve highlighted the value of forming an ERM Working Group to embed risk thinking into your culture.
But even the best teams need strong processes. That’s where our Risk Register template comes in.
What's included?
Created by Ecclesiastical’s risk experts, the template includes:
- A clear structure to guide you through identifying, analysing, and prioritising risks.
- Tabs for the register itself, guidance notes, and risk assessment criteria.
- Editable scoring thresholds - from low to high impact and likelihood.
- A built-in heat map for quick visual insights.
- A record of actions taken, creating a live audit trail for board-level oversight.
How it helps
This template is designed to be a starting point. You can tailor it to suit your organisation’s specific needs. Used alongside our ERM toolkit summary, it can:
- Improve decision-making
- Strengthen performance and service delivery
- Reduce the risk of disruption
- Boost confidence in governance and reputation management.
- It can also give you a competitive edge over organisations that aren’t as well prepared.
Sarah Pearson is Head of Enterprise Risk Management at Ecclesiastical