RSS Feeds

Charity Times

ACEVO has welcomed Tessa Jowell’s appointment to the Cabinet, as Minister for the Cabinet Office
The World Development Movement (WDM), the anti-poverty campaigning organisation has appointed new director Deborah Doane.
A survey of 280 charities by the Charities Aid Foundation reveals that only a quarter are certain they know how much of their funds are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme should their bank fail.
The chief executive of The King’s Fund has revealed frustration by the changing of the Secretary of State for Health and feels that it is not in the best interest of the health service.
The 2009 Red Nose Day has so far raised over GBP78 million and today Comic Relief has announced how it will spend this record breaking amount with its new four year grants strategy.
MP for Basildon and East Thurrock, Angela Smith has been appointed the new Minister for the Third Sector. She replaces Kevin Brennan, who moves over to the Department for Business.
The BBC has appointed Amy Coyte to the new role of director of the BBC Wildlife Fund.
UK-based trusts and foundations are weathering the recession better than many other sectors, with nearly 75 per cent predicting steady or rising income levels over the longer term and two-thirds planning to maintain or increase their level of grant-making.

Third Sector

Thursday, 6:50 pm
Mayor's Incubator Fund, due to open in two months, was worth £4m
Thursday, 6:42 pm
Head of the Judicial Appointments Commission will take over later in the year
Thursday, 6:12 pm
Move follows regulator's discovery that more than a third of sports charities were unaware of the public benefit requirement
Thursday, 5:56 pm
The youth volunteering charity says Department for Education's decision to cut vschools is 'complete folly' and won't save much money
Thursday, 2:17 pm
Ministers Francis Maude and Nick Hurd also write to sector asking for cost-saving ideas
Wednesday, 6:41 pm
Offer developed with local umbrella body Navca
Wednesday, 6:25 pm
Charity giving holding up well, claims company

MORE TESTIMONIALS

 

We are proud of the fact our clients become advocates of the way we service them, see below for what they say about us:

 

Dogs for the Disabled has been a client of Sydney Packett & Sons for over ten years. During that time the charity has built a strong relationship with Sydney Packett which is underpinned by the consistently excellent service the company offers. Dogs for the Disabled work in a very specialist market - training high quality assistance dogs to be partnered with disabled people - and I have always been very impressed by the way the staff at Sydney Packett have absorbed the details of how we need to operate to be effective and have reflected that in all our different insurance policies.

 

Although we were a very small charity when we started using Sydney Packett as our broker, we have always had any outstanding issues dealt with very efficiently and effectively. From the outset we have always had access to the Directors of the company and their support and guidance as we have grown have been very welcome. I am quite sure we have saved significant sums of money over the years as a result of being a client of Sydney Packett and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any other charity or company.

Peter Gorbing, Chief Executive
Dogs for the Disabled


Sydney Packett & Sons have handled all insurance matters for the National Children's Bureau since the collapse of Insurers, Municipal Mutual. At that time many local authorities and voluntary sector organisations were scrambling to rearrange their cover and Andrew Packett came riding south on his white charger to save NCB. We have never since had cause to regret out choice of knight errant. 


Packetts have consistently provided sound advice, based on a realistic assessment of the risks faced by NCB. Andrew has even been known to recommend discontinuing a piece of insurance if it did not seem to provide good value for NCB! In the past he has advised us on the development of our Disaster Recovery Plan and in the assessment of the Terrorism risks we might face because of our proximity to the city of London. He is always extremely well briefed by his staff for our annual review of cover and throughout the year those same staff provide prompt, courteous and efficient help and advice across a whole range of issues.  Keep up the good work guys.

Denise Hollingberry, Head of Administration & Company Secretary

National Children's Bureau


We have dealt with Packetts for over 20 years and during that time they have dealt with a multitude of issues of every size and complexity in a timely and efficient manner, they really understand our business.

Ivor O'Hehir, Insurance Manager 
St John Ambulance


The College has been with Sydney Packett & Sons for many years. We have found their service to be personal and highly efficient, especially when dealing with claims. As a broker I feel that they are very much on our side and willing to help. I would recommend them without hesitation.

Daniel Ross, Chief Executive 
The Royal College of Pathologists


We tendered our corporate insurances to a number of brokers in 2007 and Packetts were awarded the contract on the quality of their presentation, the competitiveness of the premiums charged and the extent of the cover they were able to provide. Since their appointment we are confident we made the right decision.

Gordon Miles, Accountant 
General Dental Council

Testimonials

 

We have dealt with Packetts for over 20 years and during that time they have dealt with a multitude of issues of every size and complexity in a timely and efficient manner, they really understand our business.

Ivor O'Hehir, Insurance Manager 
St John Ambulance


Read more Sydney Packett testimonials by clicking here