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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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.

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“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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CEO Patrick Cairns reiterates the continued decline in donor numbers while highlighting the vital role the charity plays in supporting the police family.TPCC continues to provide a comprehensive range of grants, offering support not only to those facing the most difficult circumstances, but also to those who contribute to the charity through their donations.The importance of the charity is continually reinforced through the feedback we receive from beneficiaries, who share just how much TPCC has meant to them and their families.The Police Treatment Centres ... See MoreSee Less
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Craig opens the TPCC AGM by recognising the important work carried out by trustees and staff to secure the long-term financial stability of the charity, enabling us to continue providing vital support to our beneficiaries.While the dedication and efforts of staff and trustees have helped maintain a strong financial position, donor numbers continue to decline year on year. Craig encourages anyone who has not yet signed up to do so - not only to protect their own eligibility, but also to help support colleagues should the unimaginable happen.The Police Treatment Centres ... See MoreSee Less
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Wanting to fundraise but not sure where to start?Got the motivation but not the ideas? 💭Take a look at our A–Z and get your fundraiser off the ground 🚀 ... See MoreSee Less
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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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