20 years ago today I joined Leicestershire Police!

“Mental health support grants are also available to the beneficiaries and provide families with the opportunity to seek professional help when needed, without having to join long waiting lists.' policechildrensfund.org

Our beneficiaries are the children of serving or retired officers who have died, or medically retired officers – who served in one of our 22 contributing forces. We aim to make life a little easier for them at a difficult time
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“Thank you for your amazing help and support, which has really made a difference to our lives” – Elaine from Devon & Cornwall policechildrensfund.org Devon & Cornwall Police Devon & Cornwall PoliceDogs Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team 🚔 Supt. SaraCrane

Flint House Trustee and former racing driver Tom Gaymor 🎙️ has been through his own rehabilitation journey, and he’s passionate about supporting police officers when they’re facing physical or mental health challenges.
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“It’s critical for students to assimilate knowledge, make sense of what they are learning at university, and ultimately learn how to be a physiotherapist.”

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You can help us make a difference with the Flint House LOTTO! Not only will you have a chance to win monthly cash prizes, but 64% of every £1 you contribute goes directly towards our charitable efforts. PLAY TODAY! flinthouse.charitylotteries.co.uk

As well as regular grants towards education and wellbeing and conselling, the Police Children's Fund also puts smiles on children’s faces with annual birthday and Christmas presents - and specific grants towards educational trips.

A wonderful new addition to the Historical Archive. This old (and dubiously worded) signage once resided in Leicester City Police HQ in Charles Street.

We thank the donator for thinking of us.

CC Rob Nixon QPM Jon Carter-Lang Chris Hanrahan Leicester City Police Inspector Nadia Rana Leicestershire Police

From Suffolk to Surrey and Hampshire to Hertfordshire, The Police Children’s Fund helps the children of deceased or medically retired police officers across 22 forces in the South of England and Wales gurneyfund.org/about-us-2/sub… #PoliceCharity

In 2023 the Police Children's Fund helped more children than ever, awarding over £630,000 in weekly allowances, educational grants, mental health support and celebratory payments. The charity welcomed over 70 new beneficiaries. Find out more about what is does gurneyfund.org

Behind every great Board of Trustees is a dedicated admin team who ensure that ideas are implemented and followed up. Sherral Keywood, Fund Manager at the Police Children’s Fund, talks about the great work the charity does and why a rebrand was needed. gurneyfund.org/a-few-words-fr…

NYE 🏉 Leicester Tigers vs Bath Rugby

Buongiorno da Cortina d’Ampezzo, Passo Tre Croci (BL)
#PossiamoAiutarvi #Carabinieri #Difesa #ForzeArmate #31dicembre

Stop&Search higher = #knifecrime lower

Some truly outstanding people have been recognised in the New Years Honours today - I sincerely congratulate them. For people in policing I know there is angst about who or what gets recognised so here’s what I’ve learnt …. 1/3

Two officers were nominated for National Police Bravery Awards 2023 after intervening in an extremely violent situation that could have been fatal for a member of the public had it not been for their courage and swift action.
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“Flint House has enabled me to get back to work quicker; it’s enabled me to be a mum to my children” – DS Joanne Corbyn, Bedfordshire Police

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“We are excited to have a new name and a new look, but our core mission remains the same – to help the children of police officers when they need it most. We hope with this rebrand we will extend our reach to the wider #PoliceFamily and the public beyond.' facebook.com/PoliceChildren…

From everyone here at the UK Police Unity Tour, we wish you a very Merry Christmas.

If you spending the day with family and friends, we hope you have a great day.

And if you are working, please stay safe, look after yourselves and your colleagues.

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻