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Frequently Asked Questions

While it is difficult to consider every potential question that may be raised we have covered most of the areas of information we are frequently asked about. If you can't find the answer to your query, please contact us.

 

  1. I don't (or didn't) donate to the charity but my dependant children now need support. Can you help me?
  2. How do I apply for assistance or get more information?
  3. Are grants only available to the children of officers who have died on duty?
  4. What value of grant can I expect to receive?
  5. Are there circumstances under which I can seek extra support for my child(ren) in the form of a one-off grant?
  6. If my personal circumstances change (marriage/new job/etc) what should I do?



  1. I don't (or didn't) donate to the charity but my dependant children now need support. Can you help me?

    2. The Trust's benefits are only provided to those officers who donate to the charity, or if now retired, did donate to the charity whilst serving. In exceptional cases e.g. the murder of an officer, the Trustees may exercise discretion in applying benefits if the deceased officer did not donate to the charity. Please do not hestitate to contact us if you are in doubt about your eligibility.


  2. How do I apply for assistance or get more information?

    3. Procedures within forces can vary but normally applications are processed through the force Police Federation office, or the Occupational Health and Welfare Department. In a small number of forces it is the force Benevolent Fund that deals with applications.
     


  3. Are grants only available to the children of officers who have died on duty?

    4. No, grants are available to the dependants of officers and retired officers who lose their lives or suffer significant incapacitation whilst on or off duty.


  4. What value of grant can I expect to receive?

    5. The value of a grant is dependent on the family income. If eligible a registration grant will initially be paid to each child and once the Financial Circumstances Form has been completed and returned to us the value of grant will be finalised and payment arrangements made.


  5. Are there circumstances under which I can seek extra support for my child(ren) in the form of a one-off grant?

    6. There have been circumstances in which the Board of Trustees has agreed to make such an ex-gratia payment. For example: an ex-gratia grant was made towards the matched funding of a car for a family living in a remote rural area; and a medical student was given a grant to cover the cost of an overseas educational placement.


  6. If my personal circumstances change (marriage/new job/etc) what should I do?

    7. If your circumstances change a new Financial Circumstances Form should be completed and returned to the charity.