Our News
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Funding Florida Fun!
Here at Police Children’s Fund we help many eligible police children and their families at times when those bigger unexpected costs can arise. The trustees recently awarded a grant for a school sports trip to one of our South Wales beneficiaries and Will’s mum sent a ‘thank you’ and explained how the Fund has made
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Twin Talents
Two of our Leicestershire beneficiaries, along with their older brother, are a constant source of pride to their mum, Samantha, and especially so, following their recent achievements in the world of creative writing. The family have been supported by Police Children’s Fund since 2016 and in that time we have helped with educational grants towards
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Learning is Fun
We love it when parents and our beneficiaries let us know how they have used their grants. Mum, Lizzy, a medically retired Hampshire officer, frequently engages with us to let us know how we have helped towards her son’s learning experiences and he has many of them! Back in the February half term holiday, Lizzy
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A Tale of Two Charities – Supporting the Children of Police Officers
Despite being separated by the English Channel, these two charities share a mission: to provide stability and opportunities for children. Here’s a closer look at their similarities and their vital roles in their respective countries. Background and Mission Police Children’s Fund: Formerly known as The Gurney Fund. Catherine Gurney founded the Christian Police Association in
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Helping When it is Most Needed
At Police children’s Fund we are always keen to hear how we have made a difference so that we can continue improving and developing the way we work. The lovely parent of one of our Hampshire beneficiaries got in touch to share her experience and say ‘thank you’. “I am so very grateful to Police
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A Grant in Action
Police children’s Fund has been supporting a Devon & Cornwall beneficiary since 2019 and Nerine has gone from strength to strength in her sporting pursuits, especially netball, and recently won players player of the year for the under 14’s. Nerine’s mum told us “Nerine represented Cornwall today and played for their A team against lots
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A Dad’s Perspective
This Father’s Day, a dad-of-two from South Wales talks about how Police Children’s Fund has helped his rugby-mad sons realise their dreams. Jason sadly lost his wife, a serving officer with Dyfed-Powys Police, in 2016. Since then, the Fund has helped their two sons with costs towards school trips, driving lessons, computers, birthday treats and
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Exciting News! LLHM 06.04.2025
The Olympics are just a few weeks away and although we aren’t competing, it’s still ‘Ready. Steady. Go’ here as we are delighted to announce that Police Children’s Fund has become a charity partner for the LLHM 2025. The LLHM is a closed-road route going through central London, celebrating the grand, quirky and hidden landmarks
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World Environment Day – View from a Beneficiary
The theme of World Environment Day 2024 is ‘Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration’. A few of our beneficiaries in receipt of higher education assistance are studying a degree in environmental sciences and we thought it would be helpful to get a student’s perspective. One of our Avon & Somerset beneficiaries, Oliver, is happy
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Help When Needed Most
The lovely proud mum of two of our Devon & Cornwall beneficiaries has expressed her thanks to Police Children’s Fund for the help given to her two boys. I would like to thank Police Children’s Fund for the support they have given to my family. My husband passed away age 37 from bowel cancer, he
