Two insurance firms have donated funds to two of the Island’s charities.

Marsh and Guy Carpenter have given a total of $6,000 to the Family Centre and Adult Education School.

Both firms are operating companies of Marsh & McLennan Companies.

David Ezekiel, Country Corporate Officer of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Bermuda and Chairman of Marsh’s Bermuda Charity Committee, said: “These organisations provide essential services and programmes for our community,”

“We appreciate the value they bring and are pleased to be able to contribute to their efforts.”

Family Centre was established in 1990 to provide skills to families. The charity works with children who suffer from problems such as abuse, neglect and other emotional challenges, and with their families.

Dr Sandy De Silva, Director of Services at Family Centre, said: “In 2013 Family Centre provided counselling services for 237 children and families; we expect to see a similar or higher demand for our varied services in 2014 because of the ongoing challenges that families face, and often they face multiple challenges placing them at risk of being in constant crisis. Support from the community through donations such as this enables us to deal with each and every child in a specialised way.

“We are so grateful for this kind of assistance.”

The Adult Education School provides alternative education to those who need another pathway to reach their goals.

The charity caters to students 16 years and older, who have chosen to leave traditional education, to adults who are interested in upgrading their skills.

“Donor dollars are critical to students who might not be able to otherwise afford to attend the school,” says Donna Daniels, Executive Director of the Adult Education School. “Our very low fees are subsidised through donations and help us to ensure that every student gets the education they need to succeed. We are extremely grateful for the support of Marsh and Guy Carpenter and for their belief in the work that we do.”