Bouncy Castle Policy
BOUNCY CASTLE POLICY
Mickleham Village Hall allows the use of bouncy castles in the Village Hall under the following conditions:
1. When booking, the hirer must declare that they intend to have a bouncy castle. This declaration will imply a commitment to make sure that:
• The bouncy castle will be supervised at all times by an adult (over 18).
• Bouncy castles are only permitted in the hall and not in outside areas.
• The bouncy castle, when inflated or during inflation must not interfere with, or touch, any fixed lighting or heating installation in the Hall.
• Public liability insurance will be provided either by the supplier or the hirer*.
2. Before the actual booking, the hirer must confirm that insurance is in place, and a copy of the insurance policy must be shown to the Hall’s Booking Manager.
The hall reserves the right to prohibit the use of the castle, or even to cancel the booking if appropriate evidence is not provided.
*Please note: The hall insurance doesn’t cover use of bouncy castles.
Any responsible supplier of a bouncy castle must have insurance, but often their public liability insurance will only apply if they are present to supervise the use of the castle.
If they are not present and their cover doesn’t apply, then the hirer is responsible for providing public liability insurance and for supervision of the castle by an adult over 18.
It is the responsibility of the hirer to investigate what cover is provided and when they should buy additional cover themselves. Insurance for a one-off event can be purchased. See details at end.
Additionally, the hirer should ensure that the Hire Company (the supplier):
1. Fully complies with the Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note PM76 – “The Safe Operation of Inflatable Bouncing Devices” (this important guide deals with all aspects of safety);
2. Employs suitably experienced and trained adult personnel, where the Company are responsible for setting up, operation and supervision of the bouncy castle;
3. Provides written evidence of a current Public Liability Insurance Policy with a Limit of Indemnity of at least £5 million. This insurance is to cover the liability of the Hire Company. Note that this is unlikely to extend to cover the hirer of the equipment.
4. Provides written instructions about the safe setting up, operation and supervision of the equipment, and that the name and address of the manufacturer or supplier is clearly marked upon it.
Recommended Supplier
Some hirers have used Jamies Castles ( www.jaimiescastles.co.uk ) but the Village Hall takes no responsibility for the suitability of their equipment or the adequacy of their insurance arrangements.
Insurance
If hirers need to obtain third party liability insurance which includes cover for use of bouncy castles, the Village Hall understands that the following may be able to provide such insurance, but hirers must satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of any insurance they may provide:
MVH 05/2025