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Protection You Can Believe In

You do so much for your church - let us support you in return. We have over 135 years of experience insuring churches and the people who work with and care for them

More than just a policy

Your church faces unique challenges, and your cover should reflect that. With Ecclesiastical, you can feel confident knowing your church, its people, and its purpose are protected with genuine care. And whenever you need us - no matter how big or small your query - you’ll always have someone to talk to. 

Church Guidance Risk Appetite

Risk support, templates, guides and checklist to help your church manage risk well.

Church risk support

Find a Document

Policy information, guides, templates and forms all in one place

Document Library

Fundraising support for your church

Resources to help you meet your day-to-day funding needs.

Visit the fundraising hub

Make a claim

To discuss an existing claim or to make a new one, please call:

01 619 0300

Lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

Out of hours please use our claims hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week by telephoning 01 619 0325 from the Republic of Ireland.

Email us:

Ireland_claims@ecclesiastical.com

Benefact Group - Movement for Good

We’re proudly part of the Benefact Group, and another way we support the communities you love is through our Movement for Good Awards. Anyone can get involved in, and this year we'll be donating over €1 million to charities and good causes across ROI and the UK. 

Nominate a charity or church >

Benefact Trust

Our Group is owned by one of the UK’s largest Christian grant-making charities, Benefact Trust. Benefact Trust awards millions of pounds in grants each year to churches and Christian charities, not only in support of the church itself but in an effort to have a genuinely transformative impact on people's lives and communities.

Benefact Trust funds projects that tackle social issues such as homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion; and the repair and restoration of places of Christian worship, where changes support wider community use. The Trust’s funds come from the available profits of Benefact Group.

Church Related Articles

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Church events

Responsibilities, planning and frequently asked questions.

Security

Church security

Every year, one in four churches suffer from theft, vandalism or arson. Insurance provides monetary compensation, but can't compensate for the loss of a church's history.

Health & Safety and protecting people

Working at height advice for churches

Tips and advice on preventing falls when working at height.

Fire Safety

Church fire risk assessment

Reduce the risk of fire at your church with help from our fire risk assessment template and supporting guides.

Environmental & Weather

Church cold weather advice

The onset of cold weather will bring the usual related problems for churches and associated properties. This risk guidance offers you practical advice for some of the most common issues.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Church ladders

Ladders and stepladders are commonly used in churches. They are a practical option for low-risk tasks and there is no ban on their use. However, they must be used with caution.

Bouncy castle safety

Bouncy castles are a great way to fundraise as part of an event. However, if they are not properly managed they can cause accidents resulting in injuries to children.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Slips and trips in churches

Slips and trips are the most common causes of injury in church properties. While most of these are minor, others can be quite severe and, in some cases, disabling.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Church Safety Statement

A Safety Statement sets out how you will protect employees and visitors who use your church.

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