Event Resources

The main minefield of putting in any event is the administration, it’s a lot! Especially when you are starting from scratch. As long as you have a concept, passion and a sense of humour you’ll be just fine! .

Registration

If you are a standard business you will need to register your company with companies house, this is free of charge and fairly straight forward 

If you are a charity or committee like us, it is recommended that you register as a CIC - Community Interest Company.

The format of a CIC is the same as a registered company, you will need directors, file confirmation statements and keep on top of your income and expenses 

Registration Fee £65 

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise

Insurance

If you are a standard business you will need to register your company with companies house, this is free of charge and fairly straight forward 

If you are a charity or committee like us, it is recommended that you register as a CIC - Community Interest Company.

The format of a CIC is the same as a registered company, you will need directors, file confirmation statements and keep on top of your income and expenses 

Registration Fee £65 

https://www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise

You will need a business Bank account, An accountant or good accounting system. 

Online Donations

Recommendations Go Fund Me & PayPal 

Card/ Online Payments

Recommendation: Square Up https://squareup.com/ 

Collection Tins/Buckets 

Recommendation: ECL Plastics for tins / buckets and security labels. https://www.eclplastics.co.uk 

You will need a ‘Street Collection permit’ from your local authority. They are Free of Charge 

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/find-licences/street-collection-licence/north-somerset

Your application will need to show dates, locations and you must submit a return to them once you have collected. 

Registration - Event App = event permit

Event Plan 

Insurance 

Risk Assessments