News

CSBF Fund Raising Week Results

Date: 16/12/09

The events have been held, a great time had by all, but for our Fund Week team and all those who got involved up and down the country, the hard work has well and truly paid off.

Ministry of Justice and DWP London and North West officially supported the Fund Week campaign. A special week devoted to fundraising and raising awareness of the Civil Service in-house charity, whilst having fun. Staff from these departments and many others got into the spirit of Fund Week by organising raffles, quizzes, cake sales, karaoke nights, dress down days, and salsa evenings, to name but a few.

Clare Bridges, Fundraising Initiatives Manager said, “I am delighted to announce that the total amount generated for Fund Week exceeded expectations at £11,618”. In addition Ministry of Justice and DWP donated 10p per completed staff survey. This has generated a further £5,000 from MOJ. We are still awaiting the final total from DWP but anticipate that this will bring the Fund Week total to approximately £20,000. Clare adds, “We’re so grateful to all those that supported Fund Week, whether they bought a raffle ticket, spent time organising or took part in events. Your support of this campaign will make a massive difference to someone’s life”.

We’re already starting to think about making the 2010 event even bigger and better. If you have a query about our annual fundraising extravaganza, or want to get involved please contact our Fundraising Initiatives Team at fundweek@csbf.org.uk.

£500 Survey Prize Draw Winner

Date: 01/05/09

Many thanks to all of you who entered our Survey Prize Draw, and we are now pleased to advise that the winner of our fantastic £500 cash prize was...

Mr Michael Cayley of Hayling Island

Prior to his retirement, Michael worked for many many years in the Inland Revenue, and is now a member of both the CSPA and the Retirement Fellowship!

So congratulations to Michael, and our commiserations to everyone else this time, but make sure you keep coming back to our site to see the latest news and more competitions in the future.

CSIS revives Life Assurance

Date: 03/03/09

We are happy to announce that by CSIS teaming up with independent financial advisors, St Lawrence, all Civil and Public Servants and their partners can now benefit from access to a number of discounted Life Assurance products.

Please click below to see the types of policies available, and click through to a wealth of useful information about the different types of product on offer or to get your own discounted, online quotation in minutes.

CLICK HERE for more information or to get your quote now.

No Upper Age Limit on Travel Insurance with CSIS

Date: 09/02/09

Travel insurance is now even better value AND easier to purchase, following the arrival of CSIS' ONLINE QUOTE AND BUY pages.

All serving and former Civil and Public Servants and their families can buy CSIS' travel insurance 24/7 and, as the documents are emailed instantly, even if you get to the airport before you realise you've forgotten the insurance you can still count on CSIS to be there for you.

With no upper age limit, high levels of cover, 24 hour Emergency Helplines and many pre-existing conditions able to be covered, make sure you have complete peace of mind on your trip by taking a CSIS policy with you.

CLICK HERE for more information or to get your quote now.

Good health a daily worry for 19 million adults*

Date: 22/01/09

A survey of 1,000 UK adults commissioned by CS Healthcare has found that nearly 40% – equivalent to 19 million* adults - worry about their health every day, with a further 30% worrying at least once a week.

When asked about the severity of their concern, over a third of adults said they were in a “mild” or “constant” state of anxiety about their health, while nearly 600,000 adults are so worried about being unwell that they could not sleep at night.

Click here to read full article.

Call 0845 and 0870 for FREE !

Date: 16/01/09

Following a recent BT announcement to make all 0845 and 0870 numbers free to call, if you are call either on a residential BT landline and have an inclusive calls package with them you may no longer have to pay a penny.

For example, a BT Anytime customer will not be charged to call Civil Service Insurance Society on 0845 6077444 at any time.

See the press or your BT package information for full details about this great news.

CSIS at the Welsh NHSRF Conference

Date: 1/12/08

Themed 'Life After Retirement', the programme this year included an update on Estate Management and Inheritance Tax. Other areas included Age Concern, Care Homes, The Fire and Police Services, Health and Safety and security matters.

Ruth Marks, newly appointed Commissioner for the Elderly in Wales, attended the conference to give the key note address, and CSIS had a stand at the conference to demonstrate our support for the NHSRF, and to help publicise our wide range of insurances, particularly our Home, Motor and Travel insurance with no upper age limits.

To learn more about the NHSRF, please visit www.nhsrf.org.uk

Travel insurance from CSIS just got even better!

Date: 2/10/08

Great News for all pensioners!
The Civil Service Insurance Society have launched a new travel insurance policy, with NO UPPER AGE LIMITS, and cover available WORLDWIDE. What's more, you may be able to extend cover to include pre-existing conditions!

For more details, visit www.csis.co.uk. Alternatively, call 0845 6077444 to talk to one of their friendly UK Team.

Get a FREE copy of CSRF's AVANTI mag

Date: 18/9/08

Great News for all CSRH visitors!!
The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship are offering a complimentary copy of their quarterly members magazine “avanti” to anyone who logs onto this RETIREMENT HUB. Just get in touch with CSRF by email to jackie.reilly@csrf.org.uk or phone 020 8691 7411 and quote “Retirement Hub”. 

Another great offer from CSRF

Date: 18/9/08

Are you about to retire from the Civil Service? For a limited period the CSRF are offering one years’ free membership! Get in touch either by telephone: 020 8691 7411 or email jackie.reilly@csrf.org.uk . You will receive with your free membership a special commemorative book and their quarterly magazine, avanti. Please quote “CSRH” when applying. You don’t need to wait until you retire to support the CSRF, if you want to know more about us. Call the above number or view our website.

Feeling the pinch?

Date: 10/09/08

As the credit crunch begins to affect us all, we can all benefit from ways to cut those bills and other essential monthly costs. The Civil Service Insurance Society (CSIS) can provide discounted household and motor insurance with no upper age limits to all serving and retired Civil and Public Servants. Being a not for profit organisation, CSIS offers specially negotiated, discounted rates, and also offer payment by monthly direct debit at no extra cost (0%apr) to help you budget better.

Simply call CSIS on 0845 60 77 444 to speak to one of their friendly, UK based team.