A financial services career with a difference
At the Benefact Group, we define success as driving commercial value to deliver real positive change for people and communities. We’re an award-winning, international family of specialist financial services businesses. Join us and you can build a career to be proud of.
Helping to improve lives for over 135 years
1887
Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Office is founded in the UK to protect churches from fire.
1890
We make our first charitable donation of £1,000 – the first of many contributions to the greater good.
1940's
We play our role in repairing bomb damage during WW2.
1952
Our expertise in risk management is recognised, as we advise on the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
1972
Ecclesiastical sets up Allchurches Trust to preserve the Group’s independence and ensure all future profits go to charities and good causes.
1974
We open our first office outside the UK, in Toronto, Canada, specialising in church property.
1980
International expansion continues, with the opening of an office in Dublin, Ireland.
1988
We launch Ecclesiastical Investment Management Ltd.
1998
We acquire Ansvar’s businesses in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
2006
We launch a funeral planning business – Ecclesiastical Planning Services.
2008
We move into broking services, as SEIB joins the Group.
2009
We buy a stake in Lycetts, eventually taking full ownership in 2014.
2011
We’re praised for our handling of around NZ$1bn in claims after an earthquake devastates Christchurch.
2014
SEIB acquires Lansdown Insurance Brokers. The Group also sets itself the challenging target of giving £50m to charities and good causes in three years.
2016
We’re a year early in reaching our target of giving £50m to charities and good causes over a three year period.
2019
The Group acquires a stake in Lloyd & Whyte. We also launch our Movement for Good Awards to give over £1m to charities and good causes each year.
2021
We open our new Gloucester head office and pass £150m of giving in seven years.
2022
We rebrand the Group and the Trust as Benefact Trust, setting a new strategy to double in size, be most trusted advisors and become the UK’s top corporate donor.
2023
We become the UK’s third largest corporate donor to charity (DSC Guide to UK Corporate Giving, 2023-24) and are proud to insure Westminster Abbey, home to the Coronation of King Charles III.
Driven by purpose, defined by action
We’re a very different financial services Group, united by a belief that everyone benefits from better business. By earning our customers’ continued support, we’re able to give all available profits to charities and good causes.
From specialist insurance to asset management and broking and advisory services, our specialist businesses are built on deep expertise. You’ll find a variety of opportunities to excel, develop and diversify, while shaping a meaningful career.
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Specialist insurance
We deliver specialist underwriting, claims and risk management services across a range of sectors, from charities and private clients to arts, charities, church, commercial, heritage and more.
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Broking and advisory
We tailor insurance advice and products to meet the needs of a variety of clients, from estates, farms and historic homes, to high net worth individuals.
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Asset management
Our award-winning investment management service, based on 35 years of responsible and sustainable investing, delivers performance with principles.
Our values
Collaborating
We're a family of diverse businesses united by our culture of inclusion and our commitment to the value, energy and fun of working together.
Ambitious
Our growth is empowered by our ability to be confident, bold and agile. We actively listen, learn and innovate whilst maintaining a consistent focus on delivering the highest standards for our customers and clients.
Responsible
We stake our reputation on our integrity, ethical principles and commitment to building a responsible and sustainable legacy.
Expert
We nurture our colleagues with opportunities for growth, trusting each other's specialist expertise, knowledge and experience to deliver the best outcomes for our customers, clients and beneficiaries.
Supporting
Our purpose is at the heart of everything we do, bringing us together to build a movement for good.
A place where you belong
We’ve coined the phrase “we all belong” because it reinforces our belief that inclusion runs through everything we do, all of the time.
Find out more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Benefact Group
A culture based on responsibility
We aim to do business better – for people, clients, communities and the planet. We believe being ethical, responsible and sustainable boosts our growth.
An award-winning Group of businesses
We’re so proud to be an award-winning Group and our businesses have been recognised in a wide range of areas. Here’s a selection of our most recent awards, including 3 Star UK Accreditation from Best Companies, reflecting 'world class' and the highest levels of workplace engagement.
