Risk management software for charities

A useful risk register for staff and trustees

A charity’s risk register should help trustees understand what could prevent the organisation from achieving its aims. RiskMate brings risks, controls, responsibilities and actions into one online place, giving staff a practical way to keep that information current.

Use it to review strategic concerns alongside operational risks. For example, a change in funding may affect staffing and service capacity, while a premises issue may disrupt activities for beneficiaries. Recording those connections helps the board discuss priorities.

Share responsibility while keeping trustees informed

Give each risk an owner who can review its rating, check controls and update agreed actions. Trustees and senior leaders can then focus on significant exposures, challenge whether the remaining risk is acceptable and agree what needs further attention.

• Record risks to funding, finances and service continuity,
• Consider safeguarding, staff and volunteer responsibilities,
• Review premises, health and safety and information security, and
• Track actions, due dates and changes in risk ratings.

Prepare for trustee and committee meetings

Use current reports to review high risks and unfinished work before meetings. This reduces the need to collect separate spreadsheet updates and helps keep discussions focused on the decisions trustees need to make.

RiskMate supports the records and review process behind good governance. Trustees still need to exercise judgement, challenge the information they receive and consider the requirements that apply to their charity.

Explore the risk register and reporting features or see how the platform works. A discount is available for organisations with charitable status; visit pricing or request a demo to discuss your team’s needs.