Archery club in a hired hall or field

Beginners of all ages, parents of children and teenagers, and returning archers looking for a local club to shoot with.

Session fees for beginners' courses and drop-in nights, plus membership fees from regular members. Some clubs also charge for kit hire and run taster days for groups.

• Patient, clear teaching
• Strong focus on safety
• Organising people and equipment
• Friendly with all ages

• Public liability insurance: check what Archery GB affiliation covers and what you need on top
• Coaching qualifications and first aid: check what your insurer and venue expect
• Safeguarding and DBS checks if you will coach children or vulnerable adults
• Written permission from the venue or landowner, and a safe shooting layout with a clear area behind the targets
• Rules on buying or using certain bows, such as crossbows, and age limits: check the current law
• Hall hire costs can eat into profit if sessions are quiet

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how much beginner kit, targets and safety equipment you buy. These are estimates, and hall hire costs can eat into profit if sessions are quiet.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on session fees, membership numbers and how many sessions you run. It is an estimate of revenue, not profit, once venue hire is paid.

Check public liability insurance, including what Archery GB affiliation covers. Check coaching and first aid expectations, safeguarding and DBS checks for children, written venue permission with a safe shooting layout, and current law on certain bows.