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DRY WEATHER SPARKS CARAVAN FIRE ALERT

Posted on July 31, 2025

With the UK experiencing its driest spring in over a century and the mercury rising fast this summer, Compass, a leading provider of caravan and leisure insurance, is urging static caravan owners to take urgent steps to reduce the risk of fire.

Static caravans are particularly vulnerable during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Their fixed positions, close proximity to neighbouring units, and lightweight construction—often using plastic and thin cladding—can cause fires to spread rapidly.

The added presence of LPG gas cylinders, if not stored or maintained correctly, only heightens the danger. The warning follows a notable surge in fire-related claims. Between June 2022 and May 2023, Compass recorded fire claims totalling over £165,000—more than six times the previous year’s total and representing 10% of all caravan and park home claims.

With summer 2025 expected to rival 2022’s record-breaking heat, the risk is growing. Kevin Minnear, Head of Underwriting at Compass, said: “Caravans are a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, but they carry serious fire risks, especially in hot and dry conditions. We’ve seen too many families lose their holiday homes and belongings to fire.

We’re asking everyone to stay vigilant and follow basic safety practices.” Common causes of caravan fires include barbecue use near units, careless disposal of cigarettes, unattended cooking, faulty gas appliances, and electrical faults. Fires in caravans are statistically more likely to result in serious injury or death than those in conventional housing.

"WE'RE ASKING EVERYONE TO STAY VIGILANT AND FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRACTICES."

TO HELP PREVENT FIRES, COMPASS ADVISES CARAVAN OWNERS TO:
• Keep barbecues well away from units and dry grass.
• Never smoke inside; use ashtrays and dispose of cigarettes properly.
• Store gas bottles securely outdoors, away from direct sunlight.
• Install and regularly test smoke alarms.
• Avoid open flames—opt for battery-powered lighting.
• Equip caravans with a fire blanket and extinguisher.
• Avoid overloading sockets and have electrics checked regularly.
• Keep all escape routes clear and accessible.

Insurance also plays a key role in recovery after a fire. Compass recommends that caravan owners review their policies to ensure comprehensive fire cover, maintain an inventory of contents, and understand their entitlements to temporary accommodation or replacement items.

“Fire spreads fast, just one spark can be devastating,” Minnear added. “But by taking these simple steps, owners can protect their property and their loved ones. Prevention is always better than cure.”

Compass Insurance
0344 274 0276
www.compass.co.uk

 

FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS

Posted on May 17, 2024

FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS

THE VECTA FROM CISTERMISER offers significant financial savings for customers.

Cistermiser is the UK’s leading provider of water and energy saving management solutions for commercial and public sector washrooms. The Vecta+ infrared tap and shower ranges, from Cistermiser, are modern and smart, designed to curb excess water flow and deliver significant financial savings for customers.

The taps combine infrared technology and practical design for a touchless, hygienic experience. They cleverly enhance hygiene, curb the spread of germs and embody efficiency and with an intelligent safety shutoff after 60 seconds of continuous use. Helping to prevent any water wastage or potential flooding, they’re the ideal choice for holiday park operators.

With the Vecta+ shower range, customers are investing in lightweight, surface mounted and pre-plumbed shower panels which are ready to be installed. A flow duration set for -30 seconds, means holiday park operators can help to reduce wasted water and save energy, while maintaining reliability and high performance.”

The range features the Vecta+ Sensor Tap, a deck mounted single supply basin tap and Vecta+ Sensor Spout, designed for wall or panel installation, both include an external solenoid for straightforward maintenance. The Vecta+ Sensor Mixer Tap, is equipped with a side-mounted control for temperature adjustment. Offering a choice for holiday park operators, the shower range includes the Vecta+ Mechanical Shower Panel and the Vecta+ Sensor Shower Panel. Both are lightweight, easy to install and maintain and come with patented shower head nozzles to reduce scale damage.

For more information visit www.cistermiser.co.uk

£5M BOOST FOR IT SPECIALIST

Posted on March 2, 2024

£5M BOOST FOR IT SPECIALIST

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS SPECIALISTS, Elite Dynamics founded in 2015 by Jamaine Campbell, pictured, Nicola Campbell and Jack Vernon.

Elite Dynamics, a leading provider of software solutions to the holiday park and marina industry, has announced a £5 million investment from BGF – one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland. BGF’s investment will support the continued development of Elite Dynamics’ proprietary software, which is built on the Microsoft Dynamics platform, as well as plans to invest in sales and marketing.

In the last three years, the business has grown revenues at more than 40% per annum, with plans to triple in size and double its headcount by 2026. Founded in 2015 by Jamaine Campbell, Nicola Campbell and Jack Vernon, the North West-based business has developed a range of digital transformation solutions specifically designed for holiday parks, marinas, as well as holiday home manufacturers and dealers.

These help to improve business functions from maintenance, memberships and marketing, to reservations, sales and finance. The range is currently used in more than 350 parks, both in the UK and internationally. Commenting on the deal, Jamaine Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Elite Dynamics, said: “In the last eight years, we have built a highly successful, and profitable business through a balanced blend of strong industry experience and technical know-how.

“Our aim is to become the dominant provider of technology solutions to holiday and residential parks, manufacturers and marinas, expanding our reach both domestically and overseas. In order to achieve our growth ambitions, we needed an investment partner that recognised the potential of our business, as well as that of the sector, and was willing to take a long- term approach in helping us to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

In BGF we have found that investment partner.” The deal was led by Harry Jones and Courtney Walker, investors in BGF’s North-West team. As part of the investment, Martin Moran has been appointed to the board as non-executive chair through BGF’s Talent Network – one of the largest groups of board-level non-executives in the UK and Ireland. Martin was a founder of Salesforce.com in EMEA and has more than 20 years’ experience in SaaS and cloud computing.

Harry Jones said: “Elite Dynamics has established itself as an innovative and respected player in the parks and marina industry – created to disrupt a market saturated by archaic technology and systems. By combining the team’s intimate knowledge of how the market works, with technical expertise, Elite Dynamics is helping park operators to simplify processes, while helping to boost their bottom line.

It’s an extremely attractive proposition.” He added: “BGF has considerable experience in the holiday parks sector through our investment in Coppergreen Leisure Resorts, which we successfully exited in 2021, as well as supporting dynamic and fast-growth technology companies looking to transform markets through business improvement processes. As such, we’re delighted to be joining the team, as they embark on the next stage of their growth journey.”