Welcome to A1 Appointees
We provide professional corporate appointee services for adults who require support managing their benefits.
We are an experienced team with over 30 years combined experience in corporate benefit management.
We work with families, support providers, social workers, and other professionals to deliver a reliable, transparent, and person-centred service.
Our Approach
- Professional and reliable
- Transparent and accountable
- Safeguarding focused
- Respectful of dignity and independence
- Collaborative with families and professionals
- Person-centred in all aspects of service delivery
Who We Support
We provide corporate appointee services for adults living in supported living, residential care, and shared lives settings where there is an established care or support structure in place.
We support adults with needs including:
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health conditions
- Cognitive impairment
- Acquired brain injuries
- Other vulnerabilities affecting financial management
What is a Corporate Appointee?
A corporate appointee is an organisation authorised by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to manage benefits for someone who is unable to do so themselves.
As set out by the DWP, an appointee is responsible for:
- Signing the benefit claim form
- Reporting changes that may affect benefit entitlement
- Using benefit payments in the claimant’s best interests
- Notifying the DWP if they are no longer acting as appointee
We ensure these responsibilities are carried out correctly, in line with DWP guidance and safeguarding requirements.
Fees
Our fees are:
- £20.50 per week
Funding may be considered by the local authority as part of an individual’s care and support arrangements as a disability-related expense where applicable.