Children's party planner and host

Parents of young children who want a themed party without doing the organising themselves.

A fixed price per party based on theme, number of children and length, plus extras such as party bags, food platters or a character visit.

• Confidence leading groups of children
• Creative themes, crafts and games
• Organising kit and travelling to venues
• Patience and good humour

• Public liability insurance, which most halls will ask to see
• Safeguarding: check whether a DBS check is needed or expected by venues and clients
• Food allergies: if you provide food, check your council's food business registration and allergen rules
• Hall hire costs and cancellations can eat into your margin, so agree deposits upfront
• A car or van is useful for carrying kit, so factor in running costs
• Weekends are busiest, which may not suit everyone

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on how much kit, decorations and props you buy, your insurance, and travel arrangements. A car or van is useful for carrying equipment, so factor in running costs.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many parties you run and what you charge. Weekends are busiest. Hall hire costs and cancellations can eat into your margin, so agree deposits upfront. Estimates start from about 8 hours a week.

Check public liability insurance, which most halls ask to see. Check whether a DBS check is needed or expected by venues and clients. If you provide food, check your council's food business registration and allergen rules.