Risk Management for Baptist Churches
Effective risk management supports the safe and efficient running of your church.
Here you will find a range of guides, templates, tips and tools to help your church protect what matters. Our risk team also advise on maintenance and inspections to help you keep everything running smoothly.
Do you have a question about risk management?
Baptist Insurance customers also have access to our risk management advice line. You can ask a question on topics from construction to security by calling 0345 600 7531 or emailing us at risk.advice@baptist-ins.com.
Risk management articles
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Night shelters – on church property
An overview of the considerations your church should make for the smooth running of a night shelter.
Risk calendar
Key dates through the year to help you look after and protect your church and those who use it.
Christmas preparations
Before the festive season begins, some general housekeeping at your church will help festivities to run smoothly.
Infrared heating technology
As church communities continue to take steps to reduce their carbon emissions to help tackle the effects of climate change, considering different types of heating provision may form part of any proposed changes.
Withdrawal of BT Redcare alarm signalling products – an insurer view
How are you affected by BT's decision?
Shed security
The contents of your sheds and other outbuildings might add up to more than you think. Make sure you keep them secure.
Heated seat cushions
Using lithium-ion battery-powered heated seat cushions.
A guide to church scaffolding
The presence of scaffolding on any building can seriously compromise security, the following requirements are therefore important to acknowledge.
Electrical wiring
Electricity in churches has the potential to cause fire and other risks to health and safety.
Health and safety
Health and safety responsibilities and how to meet them.
A guide to unoccupied buildings
Taking a proactive approach to managing unoccupied churches can help preserve these buildings for future use.
Providing warm spaces
In response to the fuel crisis, many churches from all faiths are opening their buildings to provide a warm space to people experiencing fuel poverty.