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Many commissioning processes require the applicant to demonstrate how they will manage any risks associated with delivering the contract. The following Risk Management framework for a Youth Volunteering project provides an example template for you to use:
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Activity: Staff employment
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Risk
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Impact
(1 to 3)
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Likelihood
(1 to 3)
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Score
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Control and management
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Owner
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Can’t recruit so project does not start on time
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3
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1
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3
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Adequate recruitment process
Existing staff seconded over
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Chief officer
Chief Officer and Trustees
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Activity: Recruit volunteers
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Risk
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Impact
(1 to 3)
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Likelihood
(1 to 3)
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Score
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Control and management
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Owner
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Low number of volunteers recruited
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3
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2
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6
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Marketing campaign
Stakeholder involvement
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Marketing officer and project staff
Project staff
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Activity: Launch Event
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Risk
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Impact
(1 to 3)
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Likelihood
(1 to 3)
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Score
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Control and management
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Owner
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Launch event cancelled
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1
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1
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1
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Adequate marketing
Planning sub-group established
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Marketing officer and project staff
Project staff
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The Charity Commission guide on Charities and Risk Management provides essential reading for trustees/directors and chief officers.
http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/Publications/cc26.aspx
Sayer Vincent have produced this excellent guide:
http://www.sayervincent.co.uk/Asp/uploadedFiles/File/Made%20simple%20guides/Risk%20assessment%20made%20simple.pdf
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Risk Management
