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Our History

Five decades of memories, milestones and moments that shaped our journey

For 50 years, the Compass Scheme has supported holiday and residential parks across the UK, evolving alongside the industry while continuing to provide specialist protection for the people who live, work, and holiday in them.

This timeline highlights the key milestones that have shaped Compass from its beginnings in 1976 to its 50th‑anniversary year in 2026.

To tell this story, we traced Compass’s journey through a variety of HARPA (formally known as BH&HPA) journals and online sources, stitching together the moments that shaped its identity and legacy.

1976

The Insurance for Site Operators scheme was introduced at the National Federation for Site Operator (NFSO) conference in April 1976, and Glanvill Enthoven Limited was appointed to oversee its management.
1977

The Site Operator Journal, January/February 1977
1983

The Compass name is introduced, Compass stands for Complete Park and Site Security and reflects the scheme’s promise of all‑round protection. Reinforcing how the insurance supports site operators by helping them navigate risks with confidence and peace of mind.
1984

The Compass brand officially launched in the January/February NFSO Journal with the unveiling of its distinctive hand logo, symbolising guidance and protection. The launch was marked by a specially comissioned Minton hand.
1985

NFSO Journal 1985 March/April
1986

The NFSO rebrands to the British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA), Compass updates part of their logo to match.
1987

The Great Storm of 15th-16th October 1987 proved to be one of the most demanding periods the Compass Team had everfaced. In the aftermath of the hurricanes, more than 2,500 claims were handled, with over £3 million paid out.
1990

In 1990, Cyclone Daria struck the UK with windgusts reaching up to 104 mph. The storm caused an estimated £3.37 billion in economic damage.*
1993

Laburnum Caravan Park 1993
1996

In 1996, Compass launched Family Fleet, an all‑in‑one motor insurance solution covering members, their families, and employees. The product combined protected no‑claims bonuses, cover for private and commercial vehicles, a courtesy car after accidents, and an enhanced repairer scheme.
1997

Compass logo 1997-2015
2015

Compass logo 2015-2018
2018

Binnacle is established to take over the management of the Compass scheme from previous providers. They later rebranded to Bspoke Lifestyle, the company that manages Compass today.
2022

Compass logo 2022-2026
2023

In 2023, Storms Babet and Ciarán caused over £560 million in insurance losses, with winds peaking at 115 mph and 81 mph respectively.**
2026

Compass updates their branding to align with BH&HPA transitioning to the Holiday and Residential Parks Association (HARPA).