Our News
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Trustees’ Week – Time to Say ‘Thank You’
Trustees’ Week is a time for us to celebrate our trustees and a million other trustees across the UK for their time, commitment and skills which help our charities thrive, enabling the good work to continue to make a positive difference to the lives of many. The trustees of Police Children’s Fund bring a wealth
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Supporting Sport & Safari in SA
One of our Dyfed-Powys beneficiaries turned 18 this year and after the amazing success of his A Level results he is taking a year out of education before heading off to Swansea University next year. He will spend this year working as a teaching assistant, lifeguarding for children with additional needs and enjoying travelling. Llew wanted
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Out & About in Sussex
On 16th October, Police Children’s Fund visited Sussex Police HQ to meet newly recruited police officers following their attestation ceremony. This event takes place four times a year in Sussex and we have been invited to attend future events to spread the word about the good work we do in the hope that new recruits
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PCUK – Working Together
Earlier this week, as a member of Police Charities UK (PCUK), we met with representatives of the other member charities for the second formal meeting this year. PCUK is a unique group of police charities who collaborate for the benefit of serving/former members of UK police forces and their families. Guest speakers included lady Bathurst
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A Family’s Story – The Fund in Action
In the spring of this year, a Sussex family was referred to the Fund and the dad, a serving police officer, has very courageously agreed to share his family’s experience to show how Police Children’s Fund can help when it is most needed. Here is his story. “On the 26th of February 2023, Janine passed
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National Police Memorial Day – 2024
Thousands of police officers who have died on duty have been honoured at the 21st annual National Police Memorial Day. Members of the police family gathered in Glasgow on Sunday 29 September, to honour around 5,000 officers who have lost their lives on duty and the names of those officers who had died in the
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Learning & Achieving
Here at Police Children’s Fund we love to hear from parents who share a few words about how they have used a grant to support the education, development and wellbeing of their children. Mum, Lizzy, a medically retired Hampshire officer, keeps us regularly updated on Louie’s experiences. She took Louie to Woodseaves miniature railway over
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Supporting a Bright Future
A medically retired Hampshire officer whose daughter has been supported by Police Children’s Fund since 2022 has shared her thoughts about her experience of the Fund now that the support we can offer is nearing its end. Jo told us “As I am coming to the end of the incredible support the Police Children’s Fund
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Out & About
The Fund was out and about last Saturday night when our lovely manager, Sherral, represented us at a presentation evening for the PSUK Volleyball Championships hosted by Sussex Police Volleyball Section. Police Children’s Fund was one of two charities nominated as a recipient of the fundraising efforts. Each charity, the other being PSTD999, has received
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Sherral’s Summer Update
Hi everyone and welcome to the second of my quarterly updates. I hope you’re having an enjoyable summer. I find myself reflecting on a career with the charity which has just passed 15 years. It’s fair to say I’ve witnessed many positive changes and met wonderful and committed trustees along the way. It’s a privilege
