Community Broker - Giving back through charity
The Kennington office believes strongly in the ethos of giving something back to both local and worldwide charities that help people lead better lives everyday.
Since we opened in January 2003 £1 has been allocated for charity with every policy incepted (new and renewal) and Customer Satisfaction Survey returned.
Funds Raised to 31.5.2008 – £3,477
To date we have made/allocated the following donations:
2003 – £361 Donated to Diabetes UK
Rajan with Anne Hayward of Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
“Thank you very much for the cheque for £361, I am delighted that you chose Diabetes UK as your charity of the year. This money will be banked immediately and used to improve the lives of people with diabetes and work towards a future without diabetes.
With very best wishes Anne Hayward, Development Manager Diabetes UK “
2004 – £604 Donated to SURYA Foundation
Surya Foundation was formed in 2003 with the aim of helping the UK South Asian community to live more successfully with Diabetes. Their commitment is to do this by nurturing greater awareness, knowledge and empowerment within the community.
“We gratefully acknowledge the kind donation of £604.00 you have recently forwarded on behalf of Coversure Insurance Services to Surya Foundation. Your support is appreciated very much and further strengthens our work in the area of improving Diabetes health outcomes. We wish to commend your exemplary “Giving Back to the Community” charitable scheme and wish you continued success.”
Yours sincerely,
Achala Patel
Co-Chair
Surya Foundation
2005 – £594 Allocated to White Pigeon – 2004 Tsunami Relief
For construction of School in VAHARAI (North-East Srilanka).
White Pigeon is a charitable organisation working on rehabilitation of those deemed to be disabled by landmines and war activities or any other reason in Sri Lanka
2006 – £562 Donated to Southwark Diocesan Centenary fund
Mike after presenting the cheque to Rev Robert de Berry of St Marks Church, Oval
This Charity (Reg. No: 1104477) is part of the Souwark Diocese of the Church England which helps Children and Youth Projects within Southwark area. They have so far supported 39 projects by awarding over £70,000 in grants ranging from £300 – £4,000. The Trustees include the Bishops of Southwark and Croydon.
2007 – £806
Funds allocated to date for charities doing work both overseas and in the UK helping people lead better lives everyday.
Recent donations
- £150 donated to Lions Club of Swiss Cottage for Worthy Causes (15th May 2008)
- £200 donated to Jon Snow BBC Radio 4 Appeal for The Refugee Therapy Centre (also our client)
“Thank you for your generous contribution in response to our BBC Radio 4 Capital Appeal. We sincerely appreciate your help. Your help will enable us to provide this much-needed service to a greater number of individuals and families.”
-- Aida Alayarian, Clinical Director
- £200 donated to Uganda Medical Mission (01st August 2008)
“Many thanks for your donation for this worthy cause. It is very encouraging to carry out this mission when we know we have generous support and well wishes from people like yourself. Many thanks once again and we will surely bring plenty of photos and information back. Warm regards Ramesh Morjaria”
