Club assets

Whether its a club hut, vehicle, climbing wall, library or outdoor gear for loan, there’s tips and tricks for buying, maintaining and using club assets.

Club gear hire services – the practicalities

By Daniel Clearwater| 2019-08-16T14:33:37+00:00 September 19th, 2018

Let’s face it, outdoor gear is usually expensive. For those who are new to the outdoors, or to a particular activity, the cost involved can be a real barrier to giving it a go. Clubs that offer gear hire are providing an excellent service to help people to get into, and stay safe in, our wild places.

Gear hire services – the legal issues

By Daniel Clearwater| 2018-09-20T17:38:37+00:00 September 10th, 2018

The laws concerning hiring gear are designed to regulate commercial activities; if your club is operating the service in the true nature of a voluntary organisation for the benefit of its members, then the club is generally exempt from those laws.

Trip transport and licencing – staying legal

By Daniel Clearwater| 2018-06-24T15:43:16+00:00 June 18th, 2018

One of the many benefits of club membership is reducing your costs of getting to the hills by combining resources for transport. But as soon as any money changes hands, you need to be aware of the rules surrounding payments and transport, otherwise you can stray unwittingly onto the wrong side of the law.

Help us fill the blanks!

By Daniel Clearwater| 2019-08-08T22:47:41+00:00 November 10th, 2017

Does your club or group do something really well? Find out how you can contribute to this resource