We caught up with Ellis Roberts, Marketing Manager at Reuse Network, to find out more about their experience of working with WRS and what has made our partnership last for 18 years.
“Hello! My name is Ellis, and I am the Marketing Manager at Reuse Network. We are a membership organisation and support a network of reuse charities across the country who are diverting items from landfill and into the homes of people who need them.
“We believe that everyone should be able to build a sustainable home, and we are working across sectors to make this vision a reality, giving our member charities the support, information, connections and goods they need to reach vulnerable people in need in their local communities.
“Our vision is vast and ambitious. But we truly believe that by working across sectors and within the heart of our communities, we can tackle poverty and inequality and offer a better and brighter future for all.”
How has WRS supported Reuse Network over the years?
“As our insurance broker, WRS has helped us understand our insurance needs and find appropriate cover for our organisation, giving us confidence that the charity is protected and supported.
“WRS is also part of the Reuse Network Suppliers’ Suite, which means they provide services and tailored support to reuse charities across the UK, helping our members access specialist advice that understands the unique nature of the reuse sector.
“Alongside this, WRS has been a long-standing sponsor of our annual conference and roadshows, helping make these events possible each year and supporting opportunities for our members to come together, share knowledge and build stronger connections across the sector.”
What stands out about your experience of working with WRS?
“The team at WRS have been fantastic to work with over the years. They consistently go above and beyond to understand our charity, the way we work and the evolving needs of our members.
“What has always stood out is the care they take to make insurance feel clear and manageable, taking the time to explain options properly and help us find the right solutions for our organisation.
“Their support has made a real difference, giving us confidence that our charity is well protected and that we have a team behind us who genuinely understands what we do.”
What has the relationship been like beyond insurance?
“Alongside their support as our insurance broker, we have built a brilliant relationship with the WRS team through their long-standing sponsorship of our events.
“We love having the team attend our events, speak with our members and be part of the conversations happening across the reuse sector. It has been a pleasure to introduce WRS to so many of our members over the years, and their continued support has meant a great deal to us as an organisation.”
Has anyone at WRS made a real difference?
“Samantha Cook has been an incredible support over the years. She has always taken the time to understand our charity, our members and the specific challenges we face, so that she can help us find the best possible protection.
“Whenever we have questions, Samantha is readily available and is brilliant at explaining different options and solutions in a clear and reassuring way. Her knowledge, patience and care have made a real difference, and we always feel confident that she has our charity’s best interests at heart.
“Gungor Baykan has also been brilliant to work with across the years. He has been a great supporter of our conferences and roadshows, and WRS’ longstanding sponsorship has helped make these events possible year after year.
“What has always stood out is how involved Gungor and the wider WRS team are in that support – not just sponsoring from a distance, but taking the time to attend, engage with our members and be part of the day. Their continued backing has made a real difference and has helped us bring people together across the reuse sector.”
We’re proud to have supported Reuse Network for the past 18 years and to have built such a strong relationship with the organisation and its members.
Thank you to Ellis and the Reuse Network team for sharing their experience of working with WRS. We look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.
Reuse Specialist Insurance from WRS
WRS Insurance Brokers are proud to provide an exclusive insurance policy designed for Reuse Network members across the UK.
As Charity Insurance specialists with over 40 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, we understand that every charity and non-profit organisation is unique, and we’re dedicated to providing specialist advice and support to ensure your charity has the insurance protection it needs.
Discounts for Reuse Network Members
We are pleased to offer a range of enhanced benefits and special discounts to approved members of the Reuse Network. This includes extensions to the following covers:
- Liability insurance cover for PAT testing electrical equipment
- Cover for second-hand and donated stock
- Goods in transit insurance
- Charity trustee indemnity insurance
An interest-free monthly instalment payment plan is also available. Our expert team will be able to advise you on the cover your organisation needs.
About WRS
At WRS Insurance Brokers, we are specialists in Charity Insurance. As a business with a strong social conscience, we’re passionate about supporting the work of organisations that make a difference.
WRS is proudly part of the Benefact Group, a diverse international group of financial services businesses that exist to give our profits to good causes.