
Shelley BaconAccount Handler
We have been involved in working alongside CVS and VA groups for over 15 years and would be delighted to show how this experience could both support you and add value to your insurance broking services
Shelley Bacon, Account Handler
Voluntary Action Group / Council for Voluntary Service Insurance
Voluntary Action Group / Councils for Voluntary Service Insurance – VA Groups and CVS Groups aim to provide help, advice, training and support to their local third sector groups.
At Ladbrook, we work with a large number of such groups, advising them on their own insurances and in some instances, providing useful resources for their member groups too. We provide independent broking advice working with 40 different insurers.
While the aims of each Voluntary Action Group might be similar, often the services provided differ. Some provide HR, bid writing or accountancy support for which professional indemnity insurance is a must. Others provide training and events for their members and nearly all act as a facilities manager.
We would be delighted to talk to any VA / CVS group about how our experience of providing insurance for voluntary action groups can be of value to you.
We also understand the pressures VA / CVS Group faces. Increasing demands for services delivered locally means that memebrs of VA / CVS groups are under increasing pressure. Yet, at the same time, cuts to local authority and other funding sources have meant that VA / CVS groups have had to work extremely hard to provide the invaluable support locally.
For many community groups, their local Voluntary Action Group is the source of much of the professional advice that they need. Whether they wand to network, get advice on their structure, support around their governance, accountancy, HR or bid writing – VA’s around the country are providing incredible support for local groups that want to make a difference in their community.
At Ladbrook we have provided voluntary action group insurance for a wide range of organisations across the UK. Our advice will cover the Public and Employers Liability essential for each group but we will conduct a full review of the risks your group faces, paying particular attention to the Professional Indemnity requirements and then use our access to leading charity insurance products to source competitive cover that gives your group peace of mind.
In addition, we have deepened our relationship with a number of VA and CVS groups to support them with a range of activities. We have produced materials that have been of use for groups, sponsored events, provided training sessions on risk management or elements of insurance and generally engaged in any useful way required.
We would be delighted to hear from your CVS / VA group.
Some articles you may find of interest:
Insurance for voluntary groups in hired premises
Voluntary Groups and Advice: Public liability v Professional Indemnity
