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Steve Court is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for Police Children’s Fund and thank the charity for supporting his family when he was medically retired from the police. Steve was an officer with Hampshire Police for 17 years, most recently as a Detective Inspector. But in July 2023, he was medically…

In 2017 Police children’s Fund started supporting a Norfolk family and Rachel has taken some time to send a few words following her graduation ceremony. “I am so grateful for all the support Police Children’s Fund has given me. During a time where there were many uncertainties, the Fund provided guidance and reassurance through a…

One of our young Leicestershire beneficiaries has recently experienced great success in her golfing pursuits and Finn’s proud dad has sent us a few words. “Thank you again for the assistance provided to help Finn with her sporting activities… She played in her first ladies’ competition … which was a Championship event. She played in…

One of our Avon & Somerset beneficiaries in receipt of higher education assistance has very generously shared a few words with us, showing how Police Children’s Fund has helped him thrive. Here is Alex’s story: “Growing up, my dad was always my hero. I remember one day vividly, we were in a McDonald’s and a…

A former police officer who suffered a horrific car crash on duty has spoken about how Police Children’s Fund helped his family in their time of need. Jonathan Norton was a dog handler for Avon and Somerset Police. Whilst in his police vehicle, responding to a request to help detain a suspect, he hit black…

On Father’s Day we wanted to hear from a lovely dad with his thoughts about Police Children’s Fund and how we have supported his family. The father of one of our Leicestershire beneficiaries contacted us and shared the following: “I first learned of the Police Children’s Fund a few years after my retirement.  Since then,…

A Dorset dad sent us a few words to share how his son, Hugo, had benefitted from the support he recently received from Police Children’s Fund. Proud dad, Darren, told us that Hugo has just turned 18 and as a young boy, he was obsessed with aeroplanes and dreamt of being a pilot one day.…

In the spring of 2021, Police Children’s Fund was made aware of three young brothers who needed our support following the very sad loss of their dad, an Essex police officer. We have been helping the boys throughout their education ever since. Their lovely mum, Natalie, recently got in touch to update us on her…

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…

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…