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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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 15 December 2025 or earlier, where contractual services are due to expire before then.
Shed security
The contents of your sheds and other outbuildings might add up to more than you think. Make sure you keep them secure.
A guide to church scaffolding
The presence of scaffolding on any building can seriously compromise security, the following requirements are therefore important to acknowledge.
A guide to unoccupied buildings
Taking a proactive approach to managing unoccupied churches can help preserve these buildings for future use.
Personal safety
Working alone can present new risks and in some situations, extra caution is required to remain safe.
Secure bicycle storage
Bicycles can be easy targets for thieves. Baptist home contents cover automatically includes bicycles as long as you have taken some precautions.
Digital technology and risks to your church
Understanding the risks of digital technology and how to manage them.
Changing risks in the home
As many people’s work lives have dramatically changed over the past 18 months, it’s likely their homes have too.
Cyber-security
Today we find ourselves in a digital society. With almost daily use of smart phones, social media and email; we are emancipated by the digital world, even when carrying out routine activities.
A guide to theft of metal
Metal theft is a continuing issue for churches. The level of risk churches face is different in each case and subject to many variables.
Church security planning
Risks to church security vary depending on the church’s location, building design and existing security measures.
Letting church buildings
Many churches play a vital role in their community and earn an income by offering their premises for hire to local clubs and classes.