Providing a helping hand if the unimaginable happens

The Police Children’s Charity is a registered Charity which aims to support Police families by helping to ease the financial pressures of bringing up children in the face of life-changing circumstances.

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The Police Children’s Charity is a registered Charity which aims to support Police families by helping to ease the financial pressures of bringing up children in the face of life-changing circumstances. These circumstances could involve the death of the Police Donor Parent or their partner, or where the Police Donor takes early medical retirement. This applies to both on and off duty incidents or issues.

The Charity also provides financial assistance to support the mental health and wellbeing of the children of Serving Police Donors.

The Police put their lives on the line every day to keep our neighbourhoods and communities safe and free from crime. While no amount of money can replace a Parent, support from the Charity can provide a degree of financial certainly in difficult times.

Support the Charity and together we can help safeguard our beneficiary children’s future.

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Real Life Stories

Grant for all – Counselling

On the 5th July 2025, my husband, two daughters and myself arrived home after having spent the day at the beach with family. We had had the most amazing day.

We got back home to hear the ...

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GMP Officer

“When my husband died of brain cancer in 2019, after a long illness, not only did me and my two children (5 and 8 at the time) lose him, we lost all of his income and his army pension to m...

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Revel Family Story

“My husband passed away in September 2024 after a long and difficult battle with bowel cancer. I’m now raising our three children after what has been an incredibly challenging decade for o...

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Our CEO Patrick Cairns recently attended the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Annual Conference 2026. An important time to raise awareness of the Police Childrens Charity and the financial support that can be accessed not only in times of worst case scenarios but also in times where children may be strugglingPolice Federation for NIPolice Service of Northern Ireland ... See MoreSee Less
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What a fabulous day at the National Police Dog Trials 2026 🐕🚔💙✨We absolutely loved being part of such an exciting event - cheering on these incredible police dogs 🐾, meeting amazing people and spreading the word about the Police Children’s Charity 💙👮👮‍♀️. Every conversation helped shine a light on the support we provide to the children of Police families when they need it most. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, showed their support, increasing awareness of what we do means more families get access to our support 🙌💫 Also a huge well done to all Police dog handlers and Police dogs 💙🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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International Day of Families 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Today we’re celebrating families - and thinking especially of those in the policing family who’ve had to face loss or big life changes 💙When families lose a parent or face sudden change due to illness or injury, the impact is felt every day - but it’s also a reminder that the policing family stands together as one 🤝We’re here to walk alongside them, offering financial support and reminding them they’re never on their own 💫Here’s to the strength, love, and togetherness that keeps families going, even though the toughest times 💙✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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We met the newest member of the paw patrol wellbeing team at an event in Merseyside last week - meet Nugget! 🐾💛🐶 Nugget and her four-legged friends do an incredible job supporting officers, bringing comfort, calm, and plenty of smiles 😊 to those who need it most. From boosting morale 💙 to offering emotional support after difficult days, these wellbeing dogs make a real difference every single day 🐕✨Wellbeing dogs can also help break the ice at wellbeing events 🫶, encouraging conversation 💬 and helping to create a calm, welcoming environment 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 💚✨Did you know that at The Police Children’s Charity we offer grants to support all eligible donor children and young people up to the age of 25? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💙We can provide financial support for counselling to help young people through challenging times 🫶 whether they are coping with bereavement, struggling at school 📚, or facing other difficulties affecting their mental health and wellbeing 🌈We also offer ex gratia grants designed to improve a young person’s wellbeing and mental health ✨ This support has helped provide items such as ear defenders 🎧, sports wheelchairs 🏀🦽, and other resources tailored to individual needs.Mental health support looks different for everyone 💭 and we’re proud to be here for policing families when they need us most 💙🚓 ... See MoreSee Less
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💡 Did you know? 🎓✨Higher Education Grants are available for beneficiaries aged 18+ to help support further education studies 📚🙌✅ Funding support for courses up to 4 years✅ Available up to age 25 (whichever comes first)✅ Paid in 3 instalments during the academic year 💷🚫 Gap years and gap-year activities are not covered.Not going to university? No problem 👏🛠️ Beneficiaries may also apply for a £500 School Leavers Grant to help with:🔧 Apprenticeship tools👕 Work uniforms💼 Equipment for starting work ... See MoreSee Less
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Good luck to everyone sitting exams in the coming weeks! 🍀📚✨We’re wishing you all the very best—you’ve worked so hard to get here, and now it’s your time to shine! 💪🎓Remember to take breaks, stay hydrated, and believe in yourself—you’ve got this! 🙌💡Stay tuned 👀 for information on our school leavers’ grants and higher education grants, available to our beneficiaries in the coming weeks! Or check our website www.thepolicechildrenscharity.org/get-help/grants/ 🎉💼 Don’t miss out on support that could help you take your next big step 🚀 ... See MoreSee Less
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