Running a social farm or garden involves people, tools, animals and public access, so having the right insurance in place is essential. As Social Farms & Gardens are unable to advise on insurance, we are proud to introduce McClarrons as our preferred insurance broker.
Who are McClarrons?
McClarrons are an independent insurance broker who provide specialist insurance advice and arrange insurance programmes for their clients. They have spent the last 15+ years building their expertise in a number of sectors, one of which is Charity & Community Group.
Since partnering with Social Farms & Gardens in 2019, McClarrons have supported and provided specialist guidance and sector-specific cover to more than 200 organisations across the UK, including community green spaces, city farms and care farms, with their insurance arrangements.
Through our partnership with McClarrons, Social Farms & Gardens members can access a specialist insurance scheme designed specifically for your activities, with competitive rates and expert advice. To help assess your insurance requirements, take a look at McClarrons’ brochure, designed specifically for Social Farms & Gardens members, here.
Why insure through Social Farms & Gardens’ preferred insurance provider, McClarrons?
- Specialist sector expertise - McClarrons have extensive experience supporting farms, gardens, care farms, city farms and community-growing organisations across the UK. They understand the risks associated with land, animals, tools, volunteers, public access and therapeutic or educational activities.
- Competitive rates for SF&G members - Working with Ansvar Insurance, McClarrons have secured 4 core packages listed here, along with the option to have a bespoke policy tailored to your specific activities. Ansvar also offer an interest-free instalment plan, allowing you to spread the cost of your premium over the year at no additional charge.
- Tailored cover for your activities - Your organisation may involve outdoor work, horticulture, animal care, workshops, educational sessions or open events. McClarrons will help ensure your cover reflects your specific activities and assets.
- Dedicated claims support - Members benefit from access to McClarrons’ in-house claims team, providing prompt and empathetic assistance when incidents occur, helping you focus on supporting your community.
- Supporting the wider Social Farms & Gardens community - Every policy purchased or renewed through McClarrons generates a small contribution to Social Farms & Gardens. This is reinvested into member services, helping strengthen the network.
How to arrange your complimentary review
For a free, no-obligation review of your current cover or a tailored quote for your organisation, contact McClarrons’ dedicated Social Farms & Gardens team:
- Sam Speechley – 01653 602656 | [email protected]
- Natalie Bielby – 01653 609142 | [email protected]
Alternatively, you can reach out to their Care & Social Welfare team on 01653 600477 or at [email protected].
Insurance resources for members
- View the 'Insurance for Social Farms & Gardens' brochure for a detailed guide outlining the cover available, how policies work and important considerations for your organisation.
- Visit the 'Insurance for Social Farms & Gardens' webpage for more information about McClarrons’ Social Farms & Gardens insurance scheme, and for further details about the partnership, risks and cover options.
- Read the 'McClarrons are proud to further enhance our insurance offering for Social Farms & Gardens members' blog.
- Download McClarrons' asset register to track your organisation's assets.