Purchasing insurance policies via Give A Difference helps to raise funds for a charity chosen by you

There are over 190,000 charities in the UK and each and every one of them is dedicated to maximising their resources into improving the lives of those they seek to help. The 3rd sector has been hit hard by the recession and the cut backs resulting from recent government policy changes which has directly reduced financial support for their work.

The reduction in the tax relief to 20p in the pound that charities are able to reclaim from the government on donations, as well as substantial increases in administration and transport costs, means that new fundraising initiatives are imperative if charities are to maintain their ability to really make a positive impact. Give A Difference is passionate about helping charities continue to thrive and to avoid reducing their level of support to disadvantaged communities and individuals.

We are therefore pleased to present an innovative new fundraising initiative which will enable people to support their chosen charity whenever purchasing an insurance policy. So you can help create a valuable new income for your favourite charity simply by purchasing via the Give A Difference website.

When you normally purchase an insurance policy, either on-line or over the telephone a significant commission is paid by the insurance company to that insurance broker, be that an individual broker or large on-line introducer. Give A Difference are going to change that by re-funding a large part of that commission to you in the form of a cash-back which we hope you agree to donate to the charity of your choice.

Even if you don't have a favourite charity, you can use our search engine to find a charity that supports a particular cause or perhaps one that is local to where you live. It's as simple as that - once selected, Give A Difference will make payment of your donation to your chosen charity on your behalf, without charge. So, not only will your chosen charity receive every single pound of your donation, they will be able to claim back an additional 25 pence from the taxman through a scheme called Gift Aid. The only proviso is that you are a tax payer and have indicated this in the tick box on the application form. So, its not difficult to see why using Give A Difference is simply the best choice – you can insure anything from your home and its contents through to your caravan or boat, your pet or indeed for your own travel. Our provider CETA Insurance will automatically locate the best insurance deal for you personally from their large range of well known and reputable insurance providers. So you can be assured of a high quality policy whilst giving an important boost to one of the many thousands of charities, whose work is so invaluable.

We're confident that the necessary task of purchasing insurance has never had the potential to make such a difference to the charities you believe in and want to support. The extensive range of insurance products you're able to purchase through Give A Difference is matched by the equally vast number of charities you can donate to. So you'll achieve double peace of mind through knowing that you not only have high quality insurance in place but that you have made a noticeable difference to a charity you're passionate about.