Do charities need to have Public Liability insurance?

Site Admin • 15 May 2021
legal documents

source: Zurich Insurance Services
published: 10 February 2021

If your not-for-profit organisation interacts with the public, other organisations, volunteers and/or people using your buildings or services, you have a duty of care to look after them whilst they’re engaging in your activities. Public Liability cover helps protect your organisation, should something go wrong.


Have you ever considered what would happen if your organisation was held responsible for injuring someone or damaging someone else’s property?


If you’re involved in running a not-for-profit organisation, arranging insurance might not be an appealing or easy task. Managing risk across established and new activities and getting to grips with different types of cover can be time consuming, and a little confusing. We’re here to help!


Charity risk management guide

The work you do to manage risk and limit damage or injury is vitally important. Download our guide: 'Making Risk Management Simple: A guide for non-profit organisations’ for some tips. Despite best efforts, we know that accidents still happen. That’s why it’s important to consider buying Public Liability insurance for your not-for-profit organisation.

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