Adversity can affect anyone: a child with medical needs, a relationship breakdown, mental health issues, domestic abuse, a debilitating illness; all unforeseen events that can turn lives upside down. Established over 120 years ago, we are the only charity in the UK and Ireland solely supporting past and present employees in the industry, no matter what role they have had. We support hundreds of insurance employees and their families in times of need, transforming lives for the better and providing an essential lifeline for as long as is required. In 2020/2021 we awarded over £912k to those facing hardship. The Charity can help you with one-off payments to help finance essential items such as household repairs, school uniforms, and mobility aids, and can also provide ongoing financial help (including charitable loans) where income is restricted or insufficient. We also work with other organisations such as Aware in Ireland, Shelter, and Alzheimer’s Society to provide practical support where needed. Through these fantastic charities we can help those experiencing mild depression and anxiety, assist those with housing concerns, and those affected by dementia. We want to ensure no insurance employee in need of help misses out. We urge all those in the industry to share our details with their professional networks (including those who have retired) and signpost anyone who needs support to our website. Please get in touch to discuss how we can support your organisation. We'd particularly like to hear from those in HR and CSR roles.