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Risk Management for Methodist 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.

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Community

Night shelters

Night shelters are a brilliant way to support homeless people in the community. Read our guidance to understand your responsibilities and what to look out for.

Risk management

Risk calendar

Key dates through the year to help you look after and protect your church and those who use it.

Environmental

Storm safety advice

What to do before, during and after a storm

Community

Preparing your church for Christmas

Special events and services run over the festive season are likely to attract additional visitors to your church, so it's important you prepare.

Risk management

Withdrawal of BT Redcare Alarm Signalling products – an insurer view

In early 2024 BT Redcare announced they were to stop selling new alarm signalling products from the end of February 2024, and all their existing product services will end on 1st August 2025 or earlier where contractual services are due to expire before then.

Security

Shed security

The contents of your sheds and other outbuildings might add up to more than you think. Make sure you keep them secure this summer.

Fire safety

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.

Fire safety

Heated seat cushions

Using lithium-ion battery-powered heated seat cushions.

Fire safety

Electrical wiring – inspections and safety

The use of electricity has the potential to cause considerable damage or injury, so regular inspections of your church’s electrical wiring and devices is essential.

Fire safety

Fire safety for Methodist churches

The causes of fires are numerous and varied but there are some very simple, practical things you can do to minimise the risk of a fire breaking out in your church.

Security

Closed churches

Taking a proactive approach to managing unoccupied churches can help preserve these buildings for future use.

Environmental

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.

Risk calendar

Our handy 12-month risk calendar with key dates through the year to help you look after and protect your church and those who use it. Visit the risk calendar

Risk Advice Line

Methodist Insurance customers have access to our Risk Advice Line. You can call our risk specialists to ask a question on:

0345 600 7531

You can email us at:risk.advice@micmail.com