Activity Risk Assessments

All church, circuit, and district activities need a risk assessment

The Methodist Church Safeguarding Policy says:

'While the Church recognises that it is not possible to avoid all risk when working with vulnerable groups, it is possible to try and minimise those risks. This can be achieved through careful planning and preparation and by providing a written record of the thought processes and action taken. Activity risk assessments should be undertaken before any activity takes place, approved by the event leader/minister and retained securely in case they need to be seen at a later date (e.g. as a result of an accident taking place).'  Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidance for the Methodist Church in Britain, p24

Here are some resources and templates which will help you to carry out risk assessment.

Risk Assessment Templates 

Activity Risk Assessment Pro Forma- Darlington and Newcastle Districts, 2026

A blank template for you to use  for any church, circuit, or district events. 

Model Building Risk Assessment 

A blank template produced by the connexion to support the Church safeguarding Officer and church property steward to carry out the annual building risk assessment.

Example Risk Assessments 

• Example 1- Children and young people event
• Example 2- Children and young people event involving travel 
• Example 3- Warm space/ coffee morning 
• Example 4- Day Trip 

Lone working Risk Assessments 

Guidance Risk Assessment for Lone Workers

A guide produced by connexion on completing a risk assessment for people who are working on their own. 

Lone Working Risk Assessment Template 

A template produced by connexion for you to use to do lone working risk assessments