The latest episode of RiskSTOP Group’s People at the Heart  podcast shines a light on a story that is as personal as it is painfully familiar to many families across the UK. Host Abbie Davis, Team Leader at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com and Neurodiversity Ambassador at RiskSTOP Group, welcomes Carly, mum to five-year-old Axel, and Axel’s aunt, Chelsea, to share their family’s experience of navigating the education system for a child with complex needs. Axel is autistic and non-v

In the latest episode of People at the Heart, members of the RiskSTOP Group Neurodiversity Support Group open up about what life is really like for people who think and experience the world differently. Hosted by Natalie Joyce, Head of Social Responsibility and Sustainability at RiskSTOP Group, the episode brings together a range of stories from colleagues who share how neurodiversity shapes their working and personal lives. They describe the small adjustments that help them

It’s been an exciting few weeks for Amy Lillington, Team Leader at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , who was recently recognised as a finalist for Team Leader of the Year at this year’s Women in Insurance Awards – a national event celebrating excellence and inclusion across the insurance industry. For anyone who’s worked with Amy, this recognition won’t come as a surprise. Her thoughtful, people-first approach to leadership, combined with the positivity she brings to every challeng

From working full-time as a Trainee Surveyor to stepping on stage at an international bodybuilding competition, Kelly Buck has shown what’s possible when passion becomes part of everyday life. In the latest People at the Heart podcast, Kelly talks about her journey into bodybuilding and how it fits alongside her career at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com . Kelly explains how she first turned to the sport as a way to rebuild her confidence. What started as a personal challenge soon

This year, two young people have had the chance to spend time with RiskSTOP Group on work experience – Poppy, 14, and Zoe, 15. From finance to surveys, admin to marketing, both explored a wide variety of departments and gained a real insight into the world of work. Earlier in the year, Poppy joined us for a placement and shared her thanks to everyone who supported her. Her experience gave her valuable exposure to the many different roles across RiskSTOP. As Managing Director,

Ever thought about donating an organ to a complete stranger? No, neither had most of us, until we heard this. In the latest episode of our People at the Heart podcast, we hear from Sharon Masters, surveyor and technical lead at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com . A few years ago, she quietly did something most people aren’t even aware is possible: she became a living donor. Sharon didn’t just help save someone’s life – she also ended up discovering a whole new world in the process. I

Imagine hiking through the rugged terrain of the Peruvian Andes, with llamas as your pack animals, landslides altering your route, and altitude sickness threatening to sideline you – all while raising thousands of pounds for a local charity close to your heart. That’s exactly what Lily Taylor, Assessor at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , part of RiskSTOP Group, did earlier this year. Her mission? Conquer the challenge of Weldmar’s Machu Picchu Trek and help raise critical funds fo

For Deaf Awareness Week 2025, Natalie Joyce welcomes Verity Burgess, Head of Finance at RiskSTOP Group, to the People at the Heart podcast to share her experience of deafness and what true inclusion looks like in practice. Verity has been part of RiskSTOP since the very beginning, but in this episode, she offers a different kind of insight. She talks openly about her hearing loss, how she navigates communication at work, and the technology that’s helped her reconnect with the

What does independence mean when you're navigating the world with autism? In our latest People at the Heart podcast, we explore this question with two young learners whose thoughtful reflections offer a fresh perspective on everyday life. The episode features a conversation between RiskSTOP Group’s Natalie Joyce and Abbie Davis and two learners from Autism Unlimited: Oliver Hart and Robbie Piper. Ollie is currently in sixth form at Portfield School, while Robbie is part of th

We take pride in sharing the stories of our people and the passions they enjoy outside of work. At RiskSTOP Group, we are lucky to have a diverse and talented team, each with their own unique skills and interests. From artists and athletes to musicians and community workers, our colleagues bring a wealth of experiences that enrich our workplace. Our latest People at the Heart podcast episode features Craig Andrews, who balances his career in risk management with his love for

What would you do if your child told you they were born in the wrong body? For Julie Furneaux, Group Network Administrator at RiskSTOP,...

At RiskSTOP Group, we’re dedicated to promoting wellness and proactive health management for everyone. This Men’s Health Week, running...

One of our team has got our brand-new internal podcast ‘People At The Heart’ off to a flying start by talking about her life-experiences...