Is risk management right for churches?

The book of Acts shows the Church willing to take risks as it embarked on the adventure that God put before it. For some modern-day churches, risk, and the fear of its consequences, means hiding away in a church building. This paper explains why effective risk management gives churches and charities a powerful tool, as they join God's adventure.

Topics covered:

• Risk is all around us
• Faith, action and risk
• You don’t achieve your calling by always playing it safe
• Charity law, regulation and best practice
• What does the Charity Commission say about risk?
• What does risk management look like for churches?
• What actions might a church or charity take?
• Risk register
• Trustee reporting

July 2025