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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" We love hosting parties, and never charge.... we are sad to admit we contacted the police before we started holding parties, and the gist was, if it's free, it is perfectly legal, and as long as we dont cause offence ( ie do our shagging in the middle of the street ) the police coulnd't give two hoots. However, we were strongly advised, if we charged people to enter our home for a swinging party, we would be breaking several laws. "
This is very true and very wise, there are things to think about with private parties.
For a start a private party has no fees, no entry costs, no contributions to wear and tear, no chip-in for the food or drink, the law is not stupid, the taxman can see a £ from miles away, if you charge anything you enter into a whole new world, Health and Safety is a nightmare, you have to have your plumbing checked and check it every day for bacteria and correct hot and cold temperatures (no not that plumbing I mean showers and taps), the kitchen has to be up to standard (2 seperate sinks, stainless steel tops etc) you need public liability insurance, fire check by the local fire officer and a whole host of other nightmares. You can get away with it for a long time but it only takes one person to fall on the stairs and sue you (had an accident at work or play)
You will probably be breaking planning laws if you charge for parties.
Dev has it right, organise your parties for the love of it not for profit, no Health and Safety laws, no council intervention, Police only interested in excessive noise or public indeceny outside the home, no planning permission required. |
