Safety Compliance for the Public Sector & Community
Specialist Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella Testing, and Public Safety Audits tailored for local authorities, charities, and community trusts.
Whether you are managing a diverse council portfolio, a historic museum, or a local community hall, our accredited assessors ensure you meet your legal duty of care to the public and your volunteers.
Statutory Assessments for Public Spaces
Public sector and community buildings require rigorous safety management to protect the diverse demographics that use them. We provide the essential documentation required to secure your public liability insurance.
Fire Risk Assessments
Crucial for high-occupancy public events, historic heritage buildings, and diverse local authority portfolios. We ensure your escape routes and alarms comply with the Fire Safety Order 2005.
Legionella Audits
Public washrooms, civic center water features, and irregularly used community hall kitchens pose high Legionella risks. We provide full ACoP L8 testing and risk management.
Public Safety Audits
A comprehensive risk analysis covering public slip/trip hazards, volunteer welfare, event safety protocols, and disability access safety in accordance with the Occupiers' Liability Act.
Free Compliance Tools & Calculators
Not sure where your trust or authority stands legally? Use our free interactive tools to instantly calculate your renewal dates, identify your risk level, and generate a custom compliance scorecard.
EICR Renewal Calculator
Enter your building type and previous test date to instantly calculate exactly when your electrical installation legally requires its next inspection.
Calculate Renewal Date →Fire Safety Scorecard
Take our 2-minute interactive audit to receive a customized fire safety score for your building, highlighting immediate areas of legal vulnerability.
Get Your Free Scorecard →Legionella Risk Calculator
Evaluate your building's water systems (public washrooms, fountains, kitchens) to determine your precise risk level and ACoP L8 testing requirements.
Calculate Legionella Risk →Facilities We Support
From modern council headquarters to centuries-old places of worship, our nationwide network of assessors scales to meet the unique challenges of your premises.
Local Council Buildings & Civic Centres
Libraries, Museums & Galleries
Community Centres & Village Halls
Places of Worship (Churches, Mosques, Temples)
Charities & Non-Profit Headquarters
Public Parks & Pavilion Buildings
Understanding Trustee Liability
Whether you are a council director, a charity trustee, or a member of a village hall committee, UK law places a strict legal duty on you to ensure the safety of any person entering your premises—including the general public, staff, and unpaid volunteers.
The Risks of Non-Compliance
If an accident occurs and you cannot produce a valid, up-to-date Risk Assessment, the consequences can be devastating for the organization and its leadership:
- Personal Liability: Charity trustees and committee members can be held personally liable for damages if gross negligence is proven.
- Voided Insurance: Public Liability Insurance policies will not pay out if statutory safety checks (like Fire and Legionella) have been neglected.
- Reputational Damage: Loss of public trust and vital community funding or grants.
Your duty of care is governed by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Section 3 - protecting non-employees) and the Occupiers' Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984.
View the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 →