Getting your church ready for Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but with the special events and services, extra visitors and festive decorations in your church, it can mean a little extra planning in order to keep everyone safe.
People love buying second-hand and selling these goods is a great way of raising extra funds for your church, parish or community group.
Frequently, goods are donated by well-meaning members of the public and can include a wide variety of items. Examples include electrical goods, toys, bicycles, furniture, clothing and other home wear.
Whether you sell these through a ‘bring and buy’ sale, fête, fair or other activity, there are a few points you may need to consider where you are a seller.
The law covering the selling of second-hand goods can be quite complex. However, broadly speaking, sellers are responsible for ensuring that goods are checked and are safe to sell onwards.
If you have any questions or queries then it makes sense to have a chat with your local Trading Standards office to seek clarification.
Typical precautions include:
Please note: this list is not exhaustive
You can learn more about selling second-hand goods by reading our guide to the sale of second-hand goods which provides more detailed information.