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It is important to make sure that everyone's going to be safe while having fun. Mountain Rescue - England and Wales cannot accept responsibility for accidents, so make sure that your event is safe for all concerned. Make sure that no-one is fundraising, working or spectating in an unsafe environment. Assess the risks involved and make sure that they are eliminated or minimised to an acceptable level, particularly in the case of children.
The following wording is meant as advice only. It aims to improve both the safety of any children participating in any event and that of the organiser and/or any event helpers.
Charity fundraising is regulated by law. You as a fundraiser and the Mountain Rescue can be fined for non-compliance with legal regulations. To make sure your fundraising is legal, check these points which outline the procedures you should follow.
Tell us about it
Complete the fundraising registration pack and return the event registration
form and fundraisers agreement to event@mountain.rescue.org.uk.
Street collections
If you would like to do a collection in your area please contact your local
Mountain Rescue group as they would welcome the support. If there is no
team in your local area please contact event@mountain.rescue.org.uk.
Bingo
If you organise a bingo night in aid of the Mountain Rescue you will be exempt
from the licensing requirements which usually apply to bingo games. However,
the stakes and fee must be no more than £3 and the total value of prizes must
not exceed £300.
Alcohol
A licence is needed if you have alcohol at your event. The only exception
to the rule is when it is not being sold and no indirect charge is being made
for it (i.e. the ticket price cannot be increased to cover the cost of alcohol).
You can obtain a temporary licence ("occasional permission") from the licensing
justice at your local magistrate's court if you give notice of a month or
more. You can avoid this issue by either holding your event on licensed premises
or by asking a local pub to organise a bar at your venue.
Food
Food safety laws apply when you sell food at an event. You need to be aware
of these and follow food hygiene procedures. Further information can be obtained
from your local authority environmental health department.
Mountain Rescue - England and Wales branding
By law, the Mountain Rescue Council - England and Wales charity registration
number (222596) must appear on all posters and advertisements that invite
people to participate or help. The use of the Mountain Rescue - England and
Wales logo needs to have prior approval. Please ask us for guidelines on how
to use the Mountain Rescue - England and Wales logo by contacting us on
08702 404024 or event@mountain.rescue.org.uk.
Insurance
If you organise an event that involves the public in any way, you will need
to ensure you have public liability insurance. Check if your company policy
covers you for such activities. Check insurance requirements (particularly
for dangerous sports events).
Lotteries and raffles
A lottery is a game of chance in which tickets are sold, enabling the holder
to qualify for a prize or money. When an element of skill is introduced then
it becomes a competition and has fewer restrictions. A raffle is just another
word for lottery and are also subject to strict guidelines, depending on the
type and size. We have further information on raffles here.