Welcome to Church Matters

Here you’ll find useful information about our specialist insurance products for church buildings and church people, together with expert guidance to help you with the day to day running of your church and much more. 

Founded in 1887 by Churchmen largely to protect churches from the consequences of fire. Today, we are the UK’s leading insurer of Anglican churches.

Contact us on:

0845 777 3322

or email churches@ecclesiastical.com

Metal theft – all the latest

From your next renewal date on or after 1st July 2011, you won’t have cover for external metal theft unless you’ve complied with our SmartWater policy condition. Also, discover how an easy to use tool can help you assess the risk of metal theft for your church and find out how a new electronic roof security system is helping Salisbury diocese.

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Metal theft risk management award

Our work to combat metal theft has been recognised at the 2011 Risk Management Awards.
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Employers' Liability Tracing Office

If you have an insurance policy with Ecclesiastical that includes Employers Liability Insurance, such as Parishguard or charity insurance, we are required to collect details about your policy under the new Financial Services Authority regulations.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The safe use of gas beacons on church buildings – we are providing insurance cover for policyholders but please follow our risk management advice so that you stay safe. Every situation is different, so if you are  intending to use gas beacons  please call us on
0845 777 3322 so that we can talk to you about your cover.

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Church of England competition

The Cathedral and Church Buildings Division of the Church of England is holding a competition to seek well made, affordable seats that enhance the church buildings they are placed in.
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Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc. (EIO) Reg. No. 24869. Ecclesiastical Insurance Group plc. (EIG) Reg. No. 1718196. Ecclesiastical Life Ltd. (ELL) Reg. No. 243111. Ecclesiastical Investment Management Ltd (EIM) Reg. No. 2519319. Ecclesiastical Financial Advisory Services Ltd. (EFAS) Reg. No. 2046087. Ecclesiastical Services Ltd. (ES) Reg. No. 1811698. E.I.O. Trustee Ltd Reg. No. 941199. All companies are registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1JZ, UK. EIO, ELL, EIM & EFAS are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and are members of the Financial Ombudsman Service. EIO & ELL are members of the Association of British Insurers and EIM is a member of the Investment Management Association.