When children are involved, great care must be taken to ensure their safety. Adult supervisors must accompany children and provision for first-aid or refreshments is recommended. If large events are planned, car parking should be arranged and the local police notified. The police will provide traffic control but may charge for this service. The RAC and AA will provide temporary direction signs for major events and will charge for this service.
Registered charities are aware of the rules.
If the event is in aid of an organisation which is not registered as a charity, a tax liability may be incurred and certain legal constraints will apply. The Administration Officer can give further advice. If more than one organisation is involved, it should be agreed in advance how each organisation will approach fund-raising and how any income will be divided. Don't forget National Pet Week is a charity itself and needs funds so that it can continue its work centrally. Collections donated from other charities can be made separately.