Who We Help
We may provide charitable grants to the children of:
A serving officer who has died (on or off duty)
A retired officer who has died
A medically retired officer where the cause is on or off duty
A serving officer whose partner has died
Special Constables where there has been a death on duty
An officer must have been serving with one of our 22 contributing police forces at the time of death, retirement or medical retirement. Where an officer served with one of these forces but transferred to a non-contributing force, the officer or family will be signposted to charities supporting that force.
How it Works
A financial form must be completed when applying for our grants. The information on the form remains valid for a period of 12 months and is used to support any grant applications made within that 12 month period.
Receipts, letters and other information must be provided as documentary evidence to support any grant application and all grants are awarded at the trustees’ discretion.
A grant request is added to the agenda for the next scheduled trustees’ meeting and beneficiaries are advised of the trustees’ decision within one month of the meeting.
Our Grants
Our grants help towards the education, development and wellbeing of our beneficiaries, providing the tools and experiences they need throughout school and university to reach their full potential.
We help with costs of equipment, uniform, experiences, activities, hobbies and computers for all ages. Our Mental Health Support grants can be used for private therapy and psychological assessments.
As a gesture, we like to bring a little joy to the special day of each of our beneficiaries. Every beneficiary receives a birthday gift payment and a further gift payment at Christmas time.
Making a Difference
Whether it’s an educational grant or a celebratory gift, the help provided by Police Children’s Fund can make a vital difference to a family who have experienced a significant change in their lives.
I really don’t know how to say thank you enough for awarding me the higher education grant, it will have immeasurable impact on my experience of my last year at university.
The charity really has been a lifeline for us as a family with the support received over the years
You and the trustees have been so helpful in making our girls’ dreams come true … The financial assistance you have given has ensured they have been able to enjoy many clubs, trips and classes
