Joshua's
story
Joshua
was born with a rare genetic disorder affecting just 96 children in the
western world. [...]
Simon's
story
Simon's wife was diagnosed with cervical cancer and sadly died of her illness. We were able to offer support to help Simon and his family through this difficult time. [...]
Brenda's
story
Soon
after Brenda’s husband, Geoff retired, his health started to deteriorate
and he was diagnosed with a condition known as multi-farct. [...]
Frances'
story
Frances
and her husband were concerned about their son’s development and, at
the age of three he was diagnosed with autism. [...]
Abigail's
story
Abigail's
husband was taken seriously ill and his employment was terminated due
to his inability to continue in his role. [...]
Case Studies
The Paul Golmick Fund: Promoting the maintenance and education of children and young people
The Paul Golmick Fund is a Trust, separate from The Insurance Charities, set up to promote the maintenance and education of children and young people under the age of 24, but primarily under the age of 18, who reside in the British Islands or Republic of Ireland and who have at least one parent or guardian with service to the insurance industry.
Applications are considered via the Grants Committee of The Insurance Charities and payments considered in the form of scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries and maintenance allowances.
One
example of help given is the case of Jacob Baker
- a young musician who had been offered a place at
the Guildhall School of Music to further his talents
in piano and violin. His family approached the Fund
to see if help could be given to enable Jacob to
take up the place he had been offered but which the
family could not easily finance. Members agreed that
support would be appropriate and Jacob has benefited
from the expert tuition at the School.
