Cover the risk, see the reward

Cover the risk, see the reward

Faith-based organisations can find solutions to many key problems with the help of a specialist insurance company.

That’s the view of Simeon Chapman, group director at chartered insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford, based in Worcester city centre with an office in Evesham.

‘In the ever-changing landscape of risk and insurance, we can combine elements of faith, community and resilience,’ explains Simeon.

With so much currently depending on risk assessments, and the fear of action against them if things go wrong, churches can easily give up and do very little. Simeon’s recipe for a community hub, however, involves churches adopting a commendable approach to risk management, diligently identifying, evaluating and controlling risks associated with their ambitious endeavours.

Over the past few years his company, celebrating 15 years in the industry, has found that financial prudence can be a hallmark of a faith community.

‘With transparent financial management practices and responsible allocation of funds, the recipe can form the base of a community hub that provides enough revenue to employ a number of workers,’ he maintains.

Within this vision, a hub can offer a wide range of activities, from live-streamed services to active youth work, as well as providing vital support programmes for the local community. All that, plus events for the church congregation throughout the year, such as picnics, BBQs, occasional wedding and funeral/memorial services. Small groups of singers and musicians, based at the hub, could go into the neighbourhood and undertake evangelistic activities.

‘Even in the face of challenges, communities can collectively identify, evaluate, control and transfer risks while making a profound impact, with insurance part of the protection and solution,’ continues Simeon. ‘In the midst of life’s uncertainties, faith and community can be our greatest assets in navigating the challenges that come our way.’

• Hazelton Mountford are on stand E31 at CRE Midlands 23

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