Zurich launches £10 a month charity insurance scheme

Zurich has launched an insurance scheme to give local charities and community groups easy access to insurance from under £10 a month, and as little as £75 a year.

The policy will enable groups of volunteers and smaller charitable organisations to purchase comprehensive public liability cover for a wide range of activities with a limit of up to £10M.

Developed in collaboration with NAVCA and delivered through Tennyson Insurance the solution also gives community groups free access to a suite of on-line resources such as health and safety documentation and guidance to help select the cover that is right for them.

Last week David Cameron launched his concept for a ‘Big Society', highlighting the need to empower community groups and individuals to affect action in their local areas, reduce reliance on the State and remove the red tape burdening many existing groups as well as would-be volunteers.

Paul Emery, Head of Charities & Social Organisations at Zurich commented: "A lack of accessibility and affordability means that many community and voluntary groups are uninsured, meaning that many important community projects are hindered or don't even get off the ground.

"Enabling the removal of barriers to the running of charities and volunteer groups by providing affordable insurance is just one of the ways we support the sector. We are keen to engage with Government to support the development of policy in this important area whilst continuing to work with the sector and local authorities to develop innovative insurance and risk solutions to remove complexity and support volunteering."

Kevin Curley, Chief Executive at NAVCA said: "This is a brilliant new scheme which will meet an urgent need in the communities sector. By supporting community groups with the risks they face we can help them deliver the ‘Big Society' ".

Zurich's new ‘Big Society' insurance offer can be found at tennysoninurance.co.uk.