Roller skating lessons in parks and halls

Parents, adults wanting a new hobby, schools, after-school clubs, holiday clubs and community groups.

Per lesson for private clients, or per person for a course of group sessions. You can also charge schools and clubs a flat fee per session, and hire out kit as an add-on.

• Good roller skating skills and balance
• Clear, encouraging teaching style
• Organising groups and managing safety

• Public liability insurance that covers coaching and any kit you lend out
• Permission to use parks or other public land for paid lessons, check with the council or landowner as some places need approval
• Safeguarding checks when working with children, and parental consent forms
• Weather and daylight can limit outdoor sessions, so have an indoor backup venue

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how much kit you lend out, your insurance and the venues you use. Treat this as a guide and get real quotes before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many lessons you run, group sizes and what you charge. The estimates assume a minimum of about 5 hours a week, so it can start part time.

Check that your public liability insurance covers coaching and any kit you lend out. Also check whether the council or landowner must approve paid lessons in parks, and arrange safeguarding checks and parental consent forms when working with children.