Participation Agreement

Your house must be located within the boundaries of this map.

By signing up, participants agree to:

• Be listed on a public map (digital or printed) which will be advertised across various platforms.

• Welcome trick-or-treaters during the designated hours of 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Saturday October 31st 2026.

• Make it visually clear that their house is participating – this may be in the form of décor or signage.

• Acknowledge that the Helsby Trick or Treat Trail is NOT a managed event. The map serves only as a guide to houses in Helsby who welcome Trick or Treaters. The publishers of the map are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur during Halloween trick-or-treating activities. All participants are responsible for maintaining safety at their property.
• Provide a reasonable amount of treats for visitors.
• Display clear signage if they have ran out of treats, unexpectedly had to leave the house or desire that visitors do not knock.

Safety Expectations

Participants agree to:

• Ensure paths, driveways, and steps are well-lit and free of hazards.

• Avoid decorations or props that could be dangerous (e.g., open flames, trip hazards).

• Avoid creating decorations or acting in a way that would not be suitable for young children – this mostly applies to frights!

• Keep pets secured away from the door or trick-or-treaters.

• Not distribute homemade treats unless you are a registered kitchen with the local EHO.

• Ensure any non-edible treats are clearly labelled as not edible, and are safe for all ages.

Opt-Out Clause

Participants can opt out at any time by notifying the organiser before 20/10/26 after which the final map is shared.

Privacy and GDPR

Participants should acknowledge that their full address and location marker will be shared on both print and digital copies of the map. Any other details provided, such as names and contact information, will not be shared publicly and will be used solely by the map publishers to contact participants with any information relating to the event. Your email address may be stored and used for contact about future events, but you can opt out of this at any time. After the event, all other details are removed from our databases.

Photography and Social Media

As we are running a ‘Photo Op’ contest this year, you should be aware that photos will be taken on your property and may be shared on social media. If you have concerns about this, you should ensure the photo op faces away from your home and use clear signage to guide visitors. You may also opt to be listed as ‘just treats’ on the form below, and participants will be shown on the map that your home does not have a photo op, but you will not be entered into the contest.

You will also be invited to participate in our Facebook group – any content that participants share here is their own responsibility and they may amend or edit it at any time.

Photo Op Contest

If you opt-in to the photo op contest, your entry will be judged this year by the kids who take part in the trail. They will be issued with a ‘trail passport’ which will enable them to vote once.

Winners will be awarded with the prizes stated above and announced in the weeks following the event, there is no cash alternative and the prize must be claimed before 20/11/26.