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At Richards Medical Community Trust, we believe community events should be able to access professional, compassionate first aid support without being priced out by expensive commercial fees.
We provide event medical and first aid cover on a voluntary donation basis wherever possible, helping local fetes, fairs, charity events, community gatherings and small organisations run safely and confidently.
Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers who genuinely care about helping people and supporting the local community.
Why Choose Richards Medical Community Trust?
Many private and other charity medical providers can charge hundreds or even thousands of pounds for event cover — costs that smaller charities, schools, clubs and local organisations simply cannot afford. Money that doesn't all go back into the Community.
We aim to make community support more accessible.
While donations are welcomed and help us continue operating, our focus is supporting the community rather than generating profit.
Important Information About Our Cover
As a volunteer-led charity, our event cover is subject to:
- Volunteer availability
- Operational capacity
- Appropriate risk assessment outcomes
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Availability of suitable equipment and responders
Unfortunately, this means we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to provide cover for every event request.
We will always aim to be honest, transparent and realistic about what we can safely provide.
Why Choose Richards Medical Community Trust?
We pride ourselves on being approachable, friendly and supportive.
Our volunteers and responders are passionate about helping others and creating a reassuring presence at events — not just “ticking a box”.
Flexible & Realistic
We understand that every event is different.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all packages, we look at each event individually to determine what level of cover may be appropriate and achievable.
Community Impact
Every donation received helps support:
- Medical equipment and consumables
- Volunteer training and development
- Insurance and operational costs
- Community education sessions
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Expanding access to local first aid support
By booking us, you are directly helping support a community-focused organisation.
How Booking Works
Complete our event booking form with details about your event, including:
- Event type
- Location
- Expected attendance
- Dates and times
- Activities involved
- Any known risks or concerns
Our team will review your event information to assess:
- Potential risks and hazards
- Expected crowd size
- Nature of activities
- Required level of first aid provision
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Suitability for our team and resources
This helps ensure we only accept events we can safely and appropriately support.
As a volunteer-led organisation, we then check whether we have enough suitably trained volunteers available for your event dates and requirements.
If we are able to provide cover, we will confirm:
- Staffing arrangements
- Proposed level of cover
- Arrival times and logistics
- Any additional information required
We do not operate like a traditional commercial provider.
Instead, we ask organisers to consider making a donation towards our services to help support our ongoing work within the community.
There is no fixed charging structure for many community events, although larger or higher-risk events may require specific discussions around costs, equipment or operational support.
Commercial Costs vs Community Support
Many commercial and other Charity providers may charge:
- £300–£600+ for smaller events
- £1,000+ for larger public events
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Additional fees for vehicles, equipment or extra staff
For many local groups, these costs can make event medical cover difficult to access.
Our goal is to help bridge that gap wherever safely possible through volunteer-led community support.
What Events Do We Cover?
Ready To Apply?
Complete the booking request form below and a member of our team will review your application as soon as possible.
We look forward to supporting your event and community.