Open search dialogue. Menu Open sub-navigation menu. About Ecclesiastical We’re proudly specialist, totally unique, and committed to making a positive impact on society. Home About us Useful links About us Our story For over 130 years, we‘ve provided specialist insurance, expert risk management and knowledge, and award-winning service* to our clients and partners. Originally founded in 1887 as the Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Office to protect Anglican churches and church buildings against the risk of fire, the name Ecclesiastical has stayed with us as we’ve grown. Today we help care for what truly matters to people across a broad range of sectors, including faith, heritage, education, schemes and real estate in the UK, Ireland and Canada. Our group We’re part of the Ecclesiastical Group, a family of like-minded companies that include specialist insurance, investment management, advisory and brokerage businesses. Every company in our Group has been recognised for their award-winning expertise and exceptional levels of service, and they are all united by a single culture and shared desire to make a positive difference to the lives of their customers and the communities they serve. Find out more about the other companies in our group Our mission We believe in making a positive impact on the world and, thanks to our unique corporate structure and charitable ownership, we are able to directly contribute to improving society through our Movement for Good initiative. As well as the support we give to community groups, charities and faith organisations, we also give a significant proportion of our profits to good causes, either through our own donations or via grants from our owner, Allchurches Trust. Why choose a specialist? Find out more about Ecclesiastical and what makes us a different kind of specialist insurer. Download the brochure * Winner of the Personal Lines Claims Team of the Year award and Customer Care Individual award, Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards 2020. Awards and accreditation Ecclesiastical Annual Report and Accounts 2020 Read our latest annual report and accounts: Read now You might also be interested in... View more Fundraising Festive Fundraising for Charities Christmas is a great time of year to reach out to the community, bring people together and raise important funds during the festive season. More information for Festive Fundraising for Charities Building works Building works Are your premises undergoing repairs, maintenance or an extension? More information for Building works Trustee diversity a priority for charities, survey finds News Two thirds (66%) of charities say they are actively looking to recruit trustees from more diverse backgrounds, a new survey from Ecclesiastical has found. More information for Trustee diversity a priority for charities, survey finds Accessibility Complaints FSCS Investor relations Customer promise Modern Slavery Act Latest news Privacy policy Terms and Conditions Follow us Link to fa-facebook Link to fa-linkedin Link to fa-twitter © Ecclesiastical 2021 Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (EIO) Reg. No. 24869. Registered in England at Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4AW, United Kingdom. EIO is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 113848.