As you will know, event planning is complex and demanding. It’s about asking yourself, ‘What can go wrong?’ and putting contingencies in place to ensure a smooth and safe event.

But what happens if your events manager falls ill or becomes otherwise indisposed in the weeks or months leading up to your event?

If this unfortunately happens, they may be in the process of:

•        A dialogue with the local council
•        Extensive health and safety checks
•        Risk assessments
•        Staff and volunteer training
•        Applications for the necessary licences

It can help to have someone on standby who has experience handling the day-to-day tasks of running a complex event.

Vital Orchard Consulting offers consultancy on both the planning and execution of events. We have the capacity to operate in a purely advisory role or to step in if a key member of staff becomes unavailable.

We can work with you to:

•        Put contingencies in place in case to prevent things happening that could cause a dip in your profit margins
•        Help keep your event within budget
•        Reduce the risks associated with your event

Vital Orchard Consulting has advised and coordinated events like the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and one-off events like the launch of Scotland’s World War One Commemorations, among others.