Money
From access to financial advice, insurance offers and even university discounts, being a Bectu member helps you save.
Financial advice
Prospect provides a number of services that can help members make the most of their money, or get assistance in times of need.
- Our approved provider, Quilter Finance Advisers, offers a complimentary financial review
- If you’ve got debt problems, you can get free advice and support from Payplan.
Prospect members or their dependants in financial distress can also apply for a grant from the Prospect Benevolent Fund. If you’re a member download the form here.
Professional and public liability insurance
Bectu has partnered with industry specialists Hencilla Canworth to administer our bespoke public and personal liability policy to get our members in the creative industries the best deal on high quality insurance.
The Bectu Extra Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance for eligible members of Bectu is arranged by Howden Insurance Brokers Limited trading as Hencilla Canworth, a specialist insurance intermediary for the creative sector. The policy provides Public Liability insurance to a limit of indemnity of £10,000,000 and specified Personal Accident insurance benefits.
The policy is underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Limited and is for members of Bectu Extra, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy. Bectu Extra members are members of Bectu who have paid the appropriate subscription
Should you have any further queries in relation to this insurance policy you can contact Hencilla Canworth at 0208 686 5050. Hencilla Canworth is acting as the insurance intermediary in arranging this cover and does not provide advice or a personal recommendation on the suitability of the insurance for individual members. Members should consider their own circumstances to determine whether the cover meets their specific needs.
Hencilla Canworth is a trading name of Howden Insurance Brokers Limited and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority No. 309639. Registered in England and Wales under company registration number 00725875. Registered Office: One Creechurch Place, London, EC3A 5AF. Calls may be monitored and recorded for quality assurance purposes.
Find out more about our policy.
Prospect Plus
As part of our benefits scheme Prospect Plus, members can save money on insurance as well as much more. If you’re a member, you can access these benefits here.
University discounts
A number of universities and colleges offer course discounts for union members including Birkbeck, the University of London and the National Extension College. When considering your choice of higher or further education, always enquiry if the training provider/establishment offers discounts for union membership and always ask about funding assistance when completing your application.
If you’re a member, you can access these benefits here.