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3 Outstanding Community Projects Honoured at Serving The Community Awards 2026

20 May 2026

Celebrating Community Spirit: URC Awards Honour Three Outstanding Church Initiatives

09 July 2025

The United Reformed Church (URC) has announced the winners of its annual URC Community Awards, shining a spotlight on three exceptional projects that embody the spirit of faith in...

Blantyre Congregational Church Wins Prestigious 2025 "Serving the Community" Award

16 May 2025

Blantyre Congregational Church has been honoured with the Serving the Community Award for 2025, a national recognition...

Llanfair Uniting Church Wins “Serving the Community” Award for 2025

16 May 2025

Llanfair Uniting Church in Penrhys has been named a winner of the Congregational Federation’s 2025 “Serving the...

Kingswood CC Win Serving Community Award

01 August 2024

For over six years, the Kingswood CC LEGO Club has been a pilar of community engagement,...

Wellcome Church win Serving Community Award

04 July 2024

Congregational Insurance is delighted to once again spotlight churches that are making...

Integra is joined by Edwards Insurance Brokers

10 April 2024

We are excited to announce that Edwards Insurance Brokers are joining Integra Insurance Solutions Limited as part of our long-term commitment to the church sector in the UK.

Shining a light on URC Churches bringing communities together

03 July 2023

Congregational Insurance are proud to once again be able to celebrate their achievements, with each project receiving £2,000 to help fund their ongoing activities. 

Serving the Community Awards celebrate achievements of Birmingham and Leicester churches

13 May 2023

Congregational Insurance are once again pleased to be able to shine a light on churches that are going above and beyond in their communities.

What you need to know when planning a church event for the King’s Coronation

26 April 2023

As many churches and community groups gear up to prepare for the celebrations, there may be something vital that gets overlooked

Guidance for Unoccupied Church Buildings

09 February 2023

Unoccupied church buildings and other premises become more susceptible to various forms of damage and some risks increase...

Essex and Swansea churches take home Serving the Community Awards for outstanding initiatives

14 May 2022

Marking the 50^th anniversary of the formation of the Congregational Federation and also the first time since the pandemic that we’ve been able to celebrate with an in-person event, this was a special day for...

Trustees and Trustees’ indemnity insurance

31 January 2022

Trustees bear considerable responsibility. Making the wrong decision can put you at risk of compensation claims, legal action or investigations being directed towards you personally.

Find out more about Trustees and their...

Guidance for churches running winter night shelters

08 December 2021

As we move into the winter months the plight of the homeless becomes even more significant. Churches and community venues have typically provided night shelters to rough sleepers and the homeless. However, last year the Covid-19...

Safeguarding vulnerable people

20 October 2021

Although there has been a focus on protecting children in recent years, sometimes less of a spotlight is shone on other kinds of vulnerable people who could be at risk. Vulnerable people can include people with learning...

Managing Building or Contract Works at your Church Premises

13 September 2021

There are many things that need to be considered when managing building works at church premises whether its general maintenance, essential repairs, or a major extension. In all instances it is critical that you advise your...

Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions

16 August 2021

England moved to step 4 of the roadmap on 19 July 2021, most restrictions have been lifted and the Government has placed much greater emphasis on personal responsibility.

Moving to step 4 means the return of normal...

Community Project Awards Winners Announced

10 July 2021

Five impressive community initiatives are being recognised for their positive contributions to their local communities. These church initiatives make a real difference they not only provide much needed services and support they...

Restrictions for churches in step 3 of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown

02 June 2021

England is now in step 3 of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. Currently, people can hug, meet outdoors in groups of up to 30, and meet indoors in groups of up to six or two households.

Congregational Insurance announces awards to churches for successfully serving the community

08 May 2021

Congregational is celebrating its Serving the Community Awards with two more impressive winners. This time, receiving cash prizes of £2,000 each are Springwater Peppard Congregational Church – inspiring change near and...

Post-lockdown guidance for places of worship

04 May 2021

As restrictions on socialising ease in England and plans are in place for the Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Government advice for places of worship has been updated. Although not required to close under the latest lockdown...

Securing your church building and grounds against crime

29 March 2021

As the evenings becoming lighter, places of worship are susceptible to theft, vandalism and more. Despite the assumption that most crimes are carried out under the cover of darkness, brighter evenings can...

National lockdown guidance for places of worship

01 February 2021

On 4 January 2021 the Prime Minister released a statement that there would be a National Lockdown in England. This decision followed a sudden rise in Coronavirus (Covid-19) infections and extreme pressure on hospitals throughout...

The Value of our Churches

05 November 2020

Churches are not just houses of God or a place of worship, they bring so much to our communities. From food banks to support groups, churches around the world bring a wide variety of services for people that need it the...

Using Test and Trace and face coverings on your church property

21 October 2020

On 12 October, the Prime Minister announced that the Government would be toughening local rules in England by implementing three levels of Covid Alert. The NHS Test and Trace service and mandatory face coverings are two other...

Preparing your place of worship for winter

29 September 2020

Winter can be one of the most expensive seasons for many properties due to sudden changes in temperature and weather. One of the most common issues is frozen or burst pipes. This problem occurs in all kinds of properties, including...

Local lockdown guidance for places of worship

09 September 2020

Over the past few weeks we have seen an increase in the number of local lockdowns being imposed across all parts of the UK to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19). Many churches and other places of worship have now...

Preparing your church to open for worship from 4 July

14 July 2020

Churches have a duty of care to protect their church members and visitors from potential harm. Recent government guidance states that churches can reopen on 4 July 2020, but you should only do this...

Preparing your church building for re-opening

02 July 2020

Guidance to consider when preparing your church building for reopening after lockdown.

Opening your church for private prayer

02 July 2020

Places of worship across England will be permitted to reopen for individual prayer from Monday 15 June. Please take a look at our guidance.

Message from our CEO - Martin Cox

25 March 2020

As we closely monitor the situation with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) we wish to assure all policyholders, brokers and partners that we are committed to providing a high-level of service.