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MIA

Just as an aside from someone who has organised events in the past.
Putting up trade stands costs money, even the basic "shell scheme" ones, you then have to think about the cost of a marquee if there is one, cables and electricity supplied and installed so dear old Mrs Jones selling knitted ball bag covers has a three pin plug for her kettle and a light over her head. There are a host of health and safety bollocks that must be met, minimum space for walkways, fire extinguishers, signage etc. All exhibitors must have public liability and the organiser must have additional cover to offer "umbrella" coverage of all. This all costs money.
There is however no reason why the organisers cannot add on a little bit to all the "money makers" rent to enable the service charities to be there free of charge as long as they have insurance.
Putting up trade stands costs money, even the basic "shell scheme" ones, you then have to think about the cost of a marquee if there is one, cables and electricity supplied and installed so dear old Mrs Jones selling knitted ball bag covers has a three pin plug for her kettle and a light over her head. There are a host of health and safety bollocks that must be met, minimum space for walkways, fire extinguishers, signage etc. All exhibitors must have public liability and the organiser must have additional cover to offer "umbrella" coverage of all. This all costs money.
There is however no reason why the organisers cannot add on a little bit to all the "money makers" rent to enable the service charities to be there free of charge as long as they have insurance.