Do I need insurance to run a buggu walking group

[onestepbeyond]

I'm really keen to start a buggy walking group which would meet once a week and just go for a walk around a local National Trust property.
My main concern though is do I need to be insured? I don't want someone to injury themselves and then find out I'm liable.

Thanks

[LIZS]

You probably need public liability insurance and it is worth asking the property for permission (especially if you are charging) and if theirs would cover you for a fee.

[DefiniteMaybe]

The other alternative is running it through a different organisation eg my local children's centre have a volunteer run walking group and we use their insurance. It helps them to meet their health targets too.

[onestepbeyond]

Thanks for your replies. I think I will contact the children's centre.

[Collaborate]

I'm not aware that it's a legal requirement to be insured. In fact I'm sure it's not. You can insure yourself for almost anything these days. Personally I wouldn't see the point.