In November, RiskSTOP Group colleagues came together once again for what proved to be a memorable Winter Party. This is one of the most anticipated events of the year and a chance for everyone to enjoy an evening away from the day-to-day. This year’s ‘Out of This World’ theme set the tone from the moment guests arrived, with imaginative touches throughout, great food from Dex’s Diner and a surprise appearance from a guitar-playing Darth Vader. It was a night that even the Emp

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

What do hundreds of miles, a few whipped cream pies, and a sense of team spirit have in common? They all played their part in RiskSTOP Group’s Give Back Day 2025, where colleagues laced up, stepped out, and came together to raise vital funds for Médecins Sans Frontières  (MSF). This year’s challenge, which formed part of the Ardonagh Giveback Challenge, invited teams across RiskSTOP Group to turn their “purposeful miles” into life-saving aid. For every mile completed, £5 was

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

Image from 2023 debut of the Charity Angels UK Fashion show, where £9,000 was raised. There was a strong sense of community at Dorchester Arts on Thursday, 16 October, as RiskSTOP Group joined local supporters for the Charity Angels UK Fashion Show 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating life after breast cancer and raising funds for Against Breast Cancer . Fourteen women from Dorset, each with personal experience of breast cancer, took to the catwalk to show that confidence

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,

On Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August, a team of 20 from RiskSTOP Group took on a challenge that was as unusual as it was impressive: pulling a Boeing 737 weighing 35,000kg across 50 metres at Bournemouth Airport. The team gave it a good go and managed to smash it out in just 29.9 seconds! The effort was in aid of our charity partner, Autism Unlimited, which exists to empower and support those living with autism. Making a difference, together So far, the Plane Pull has raised £

The sunshine held out, the food hit the spot, and the RiskSTOP Group team came together once again for our annual Summer Shindig – a chance to get away from the desks and kick back, all while supporting causes close to our hearts. This year’s event was held at the Trumpet Major pub in Dorchester, where we kicked things off with a RiskSTOP-style pub quiz, hosted by our very own Rich and Amy. The competitive spirit was alive and well, with rounds ranging from general knowledge

We’re celebrating a big achievement for Kelly Haynes, Rich Narramore and Amy Lillington, who’ve each earned the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. This respected qualification builds practical leadership skills—like recruitment, resource planning and operational decision-making—and helps managers lead with more confidence and clarity. It’s designed for those stepping into mid-level roles and ready to take the next step. Learning while leading Alongside their fu

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

A colleague at RiskSTOP Group recently contacted one of our leadership team to raise awareness about a condition that’s under-discussed but widely experienced by men – Andropause. Also known as the “male menopause”, it refers to a gradual drop in testosterone levels, typically from age 40 onwards. In support of their experience and to mark World Andropause Awareness Day, we’re sharing what we’ve learned, in the hope it helps others recognise the signs and take action. What is

RiskSTOP Group is partnering with the  University of Exeter’s Green Futures Solutions team to strengthen its approach to sustainability, gaining a clearer picture of where emissions occur and how to cut them across the business. This partnership builds on long-standing values. For RiskSTOP Group, protecting people and businesses has always gone hand-in-hand with thinking about the bigger picture. Whether it’s risk, regulation or the environment, the way we work has always bee

The RiskSTOP Group team at the Autism Unlimited site, ready to get stuck in. On Monday 20th May, six members of the RiskSTOP Group team traded their desks for spades, volunteering their time to support charity partner Autism Unlimited in transforming a green space into a safe, enriching environment for students. Livia Peterkin, Emma Bartlett, Bethany Hodge, Abbie Davis, Kelly Haynes, and Natalie Joyce all spent the day at one of Autism Unlimited’s sites helping to revitalise

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

This Easter, the team at RiskSTOP Group came together to support a local cause that’s helping families in our area. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, 95 Easter eggs were donated to the Dorchester Community Church Food Share project. This initiative provides weekly food parcels to households in Poundbury, Dorchester, and surrounding communities. Charlotte Lillington, Brand Manager at RiskSTOP Group, said, “At RiskSTOP Group, we love any opportunity to give back, so it was a re

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

RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com has avoided over 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in just one year, without sacrificing speed or accuracy. When it comes to environmental responsibility, most businesses are looking for actions that feel both realistic and worthwhile. The main goals are important, but it’s often the small, deliberate choices that quietly shape progress. At RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com , part of RiskSTOP Group, we’ve found one such opportunity in how rebuild cost assessm

Our Annual Highlights video has just been released, capturing a year of real progress across our core focus areas – keeping people safe and secure, and continuing our commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. “This year’s highlights are a reflection of what happens when great people come together with purpose,” said Danny Lillington, Managing Director of RiskSTOP Group. “Across the Group, our team has achieved some incredible things — delivering risk improvement