As part of a process of continuous improvement in event delivery and as an important aid to CSSC Event organisers (both regional and national), CSSC introduced the Event Organisers' Checklist in 2007.

The scheme has initially been piloted by CSSC North West. Concerns had been voiced by their regional organisers with regard to personal liability, insurance and event risk assessment. CSSC North West were keen to make use of the Event Organisers' Checklist and through its use improve the quality of North West events; at the same time safeguarding members, volunteers and CSSC itself.

On recognising the value of the scheme the regional executive wanted to maximise the level of background knowledge and understanding to enable organisers to make best use of the scheme.As a result, the region commissioned a training day centring on the assessment of risk at CSSC events, CSSC's insurance cover and the new Event Organisers' Checklist.

The training day was a great success and the benefits to CSSC were clearly evident.The use of the checklist helps to contribute to the careful planning and smooth running of CSSC events whilst at the same time helping to protect CSSC (and its volunteers) against potential claims.During the course of the training day all event organisers were advised by the region that the scheme would be adopted for all North West events, providing a valuable consistency in approach.

Completed Event Organiser Checklists are now submitted to the region by all organisers and then passed on to the Head Office Event Team. You can view a copy of a completed Event Organiser Checklist here: Event Organiser Checklist - Completed Example

For further details and for a copy of the blank form, contact Emma Hermon, Business Support and Event Team Manager on 01494 888432 or via email at emma.hermon@cssc.co.uk. Or download the blank form here: Event Organiser Checklist