Member Benefits
We are delighted to offer you exclusive
benefits that come with your membership
Member Benefits
Once you accept a quote from ARX Rural, your membership begins and you gain exclusive access to our member benefits.
Our team will work with you and your broker to ensure this is customised specifically for you
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Risk Management
A clear practical plan - extended and tailored for complex estates
Telephone support and face to face onsite evaluations
Annual risk reviews with a prioritised action plan to help health and safety improvements
Contractor controls and hot works governance support
Event and venue risk guidance (where applicable)
Pre-loss planning to reduce downtime and preserve historic fabric
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Risk Improvement Fund
Tangible upgrades, funded by us, that reduce loss and disruption
Contributions towards alarm enhancements, perimeter security, and access control
Water escape prevention (leak detection, shut off solutions, freeze-risk measures)
Targeted improvements for fire prevention, plant rooms, and critical infrastructure
Guidance on prioritising works for the greatest impact
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Partner Members
Specialist suppliers that understand these extraordinary properties
Access to a vetted network of preferred specialists with proven experience in castles, stately homes and historic houses
Trusted support across conservation-led needs, from collections care and display to security, environment, and sensitive works
Faster introductions and practical scoping, helping you engage the right expertise quickly and avoid costly missteps
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Grant Research Service & Funding Support
Identify opportunities to support conservation and estate projects
National and local grant searches relevant to historic buildings and landscapes
Practical guidance on “grant readiness” and evidence requirements
Support aligning projects with funder priorities
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Collections & Art Overview
Specialist insight for members with collections
Expert, non-valuation overviews of collections and display considerations
Best-practice guidance on handling, movement, environment and security
Support for documentation and resilience planning
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Marketing Advice & Support
ARX members benefit from access to practical marketing advice and support to help raise their profile, attract opportunities, and present their property and business professionally
Website development
Google Ads
Email marketing
Collateral design and print
Content creation and social media guidance
Wider campaign planning
Frequently Asked Questions
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Initially, key benefits include confidential, personalised support in:
Risk Management
Research Services
Collections Management
Land Value Rescue Review
Access to Partner Members
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Member benefits are provided at no additional charge beyond the insurance premium and disclosed fees you pay. Internally, we may use part of our brokerage income to fund the member benefits offering, which is delivered by ARX Rural Member Benefits Limited (trading as ARX Rural).
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Members get access to ARX Rural’s risk team for practical, real-world help to reduce incidents, improve resilience and support a strong risk presentation to insurers. Support includes advice by phone and, where appropriate, on-site visits across areas such as property and estates, events, fire, security, cyber and contractor management.
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The Research Service helps members identify and access relevant funding opportunities, including grants. We combine specialist software with in-house expertise to find opportunities that match your circumstances and to support you through the application process. To discuss this service, email benefits@arxrural.co.uk .
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Collections Management supports the protection, care and long-term planning of cultural heritage assets, including art, antiques and historic objects. Support can cover valuation and insurance considerations, conservation and restoration, collections strategy (including buying and selling), storage and transport, and planning for succession and public access.
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ARX Rural will contact members directly. Alternatively, you can email benefits@arxrural.co.uk
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Our team will work with you, or your representatives, to identify where our support will bring the most value.
Each members requirements are unique to them. Therefore, we feel the best place to start is by having a conversation.
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Yes. We will always help where we can, but support is not unlimited. We will agree the scope and priorities with you and confirm them in your Member Action Plan. If something needs specialist input or a quicker turnaround, we will be clear about what is possible and, where appropriate, connect you with a Partner Member.
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Yes. ARX Rural intends to develop a programme of UK-wide events focused on:
· Member networking
· Education
· Succession planning
· Best practice sharing
Event details will be published on the ARX Rural website.
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Our partner members are a panel of preferred suppliers that work closely with ARX Rural but will also offer special discounts to our members.
Our Members Benefits Team
Gary Woolam | Director & Head of Risk Management
Alasdair Busby | Manager - Member Benefits
