Using external providers for activities i.e. trampoline parks

Do you use places like Jump arena, Gravity etc?

Using external providers can be a great way of supplementing the programme for your section.

It’s important to make sure the provider has sufficient insurance cover in place. POR outlines the minimum requirement for insurance cover, for most activities this is a minimum of £5million of public liability insurance. Some activities have additional requirements.

Before you sign any agreement that includes an indemnity clause the agreement must be referred to Unity.

An indemnity clause is an agreement to reduce or remove the provider’s responsibility in the event of an accident to a participant, damage to personal property or other financial responsibility.

Some providers, for instance, trampoline parks, may ask for a waiver to be signed for each participant. Waivers must be signed by parents/carers on behalf of their own young person, volunteers can only sign for their own participation. Any waiver should also be referred to Unity.

Further information can be found at
https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance/externally-led-activities/