Local craft fair organiser

Makers pay for a stall or table. Visitors may pay a small entry fee, often £1 to £3, depending on the venue and the event.

Stall fees minus venue hire, advertising and insurance. Small extras can help, such as admission, a raffle or a refreshment table run with the venue.

• Organising and planning
• Friendly, clear communication with makers
• Local promotion on social media and noticeboards

• Public liability insurance for the event, and check whether the venue also requires its own cover
• Check whether makers need their own insurance and make this clear in your terms
• If food or drink is sold, check food hygiene and registration rules with the local council
• Check venue rules on fire safety, capacity, and setting up and clearing away times
• Cancellations and quiet days can leave you out of pocket, so set a clear refund policy

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on hall hire, promotion and insurance. Hiring a hall a few times a year keeps early costs fairly low while you learn what works locally.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many fairs you run, your stall fees and any entry fees. Quiet days and cancellations can leave you out of pocket, so set a clear refund policy.

Check public liability insurance for the event and whether the venue requires its own cover. If food or drink is sold, check food hygiene and registration rules with the council, plus venue rules on fire safety and capacity.