Ecclesiastical

Churches urged to take steps to prevent arson attacks

Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging churches to take steps to deter arsonists over the summer months.

Already this year six churches have been victims of arson, including Bolton Parish Church, St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley and St Chad's Church in Coventry, and the specialist insurer is warning of a potential spike in attacks over the summer holidays.

Ecclesiastical’s claims...

Ecclesiastical launches the Movement for Good awards 2020 - giving £1million to charities in need

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is giving away another £1million to charities with the return of its Movement for Good awards.

In 2019 more than 2,300 kind-hearted Devon residents voted for over 140 charities across the region.

Last year saw an amazing 98,000 people around the UK support the Movement for Good awards in total, with over 7,000 charitable causes up and down...

Devon charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost

The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical's annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Exmouth Gateway Club, which is a social group for adults with learning disabilities in Exmouth, and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (see notes for full list1), are among the local charities set to benefit from the money, following...