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– Police Chaplaincy UK Annual Report
The Trustees are:-
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Adrian Gatrill [Durham Constabulary]
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Dominic Jones [Hampshire Constabulary]
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Helen Arnold [Thames Valley Police]
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Viv Baldwin [Central Motorway Police Group] Retired June 2021
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Sue Lepp [Thames Valley Police]
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John Butcher [West Midlands Police] Retired August 2021
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Nigel Fawcett-Jones [West Yorkshire Police]
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Tanya Lord [Lincolnshire Police]
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Matthew Thomas Hopley [Warwickshire Police] commenced June 202
At a meeting of the Board in September 2022 Dominic Jones was duly elected as Chair of Trustees
Police Chaplaincy continues to be highly regarded, its ‘currency’ is strong and chaplaincy contribution across forces is valued.
Finances
No income or expenditure was dealt with by the Charity
Strategy & Development
Police Chaplaincy UK developed a number of Strategic Aims which are outlined below together with progress achieved in each area.
1. COMMUNICATION
Objective:
- a) To raise the profile of PCUK across the wider police and related family
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i. Regular articles or exposure in Police publications
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ii. Presentations/papers to Forces and Conferences
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iii. Engagement with Staff Associations and Staff Support networks
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iv. Engagement with joint working with other faith communities
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b) To increase and improve the communication to and between members
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i. Sharing of resources
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ii. Regular newsletter
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iii. Source of advice/resource/guidance
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iv. Re-built and user-friendly website
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v. Regular use of webinars
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The website remains the primary means of communication with members supplemented by E-mail circulations, a newsletter and via Social Media [Facebook, Twitter]
Links are maintained at a National Level with Police Staff Associations; Staff Support Networks who engage across all areas of ‘protected characteristics’ and ensure our engagement with Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. Links are also maintained with a range of other faith groups.
2. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Objective:
a) To initiate the design of a new initial induction course
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i. Initiate discussions with an education provider
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ii. Using the existing course as a template produce a new 2-day course
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iii. Seek accreditation through College of Policing and education provider
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iv. Run the course x times a year
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v. Regularly review student feedback
Objective:
- b) To provide a framework for on-going optional CPD for all Chaplains
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i. Initiate discussions with an education provider
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ii. Develop an elective programme to provide – on going personal development
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iii. Supplement by regular webinars by external bodies
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iv. Continue the bi-ennial training conference
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v. Provide a regular forum for Lead Chaplains
A number of ‘face to face’ Induction Courses have taken place in various parts of the UK
The 2021 bi-ennial Conferences took place ‘online’. Attendance was good and feedback was positive. It is envisaged the Bi-ennial Conference will take place in person in June 2022.
A Lead Chaplains ‘online’ Conference was also held in October 2021
3. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND RECRUITMENT
Objective: To create model job specifications for Chaplaincy
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i. Create a model job specification, person specification and induction framework for a full time Chaplain.
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ii. Create a model job specification, person specification and induction framework for a Lead Chaplain who is not full time
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iii. Create a model job specification, person specification and induction framework for a volunteer Chaplain
Objective: To provide a recruitment pack for each class of Chaplain – Full time, Lead and volunteer
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- i. Create a recruitment pack for each class of Chaplain ii. Provide guidance on benchmarking including salary, conditions, responsibilities etc
Examples of role specifications and job descriptions have been developed. These have been used by various forces to assist in their recruitment processes. The National Police Chaplain has also provided support, advice and guidance re the appointment of full time lead chaplains.
4 WELLBEING
Objective: To work with but also provide a distinctive input around well-being
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i. To create a framework to enable Chaplaincy to offer an effective well being service at Force level
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ii. To contribute to the well being strategic planning at national and local levels
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iii. To seek to develop new initiatives, projects, and resources for local Chaplains to be more effective and proactive in these areas
5 OPERATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Objective: To demonstrate the value and role of Chaplains in operational commitments
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I. Guidelines and strategies to support engagement with police staff (particularly so for new recruits)
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II. Guidelines and skills to take part in specialist engagements including – modern slavery, road deaths, major incidents
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III. Facilitate engagement with all faith communities by providing knowledge, presence, and active involvement
Chaplaincy continues to involved in several significant events locally and nationally.
6 ENGAGE WITH National Police Chiefs Council, STAFF ASSOCIATIONS, NATIONAL BODIES ETC
Objective: To provide a visible and effective presence across relevant police, national and governmental bodies.
KPI’s
- i. Build strong and co-operative links with all Staff Associations ii. Promote the work of PCUK across the senior levels of all Police Forces
Strong working relationships are maintained across the range of Police Staff Associations and Police related bodies eg Association of Police & Crime Commissioners, Police Federations, Police Superintendents Association and National Police Chiefs Council.
We continue to work alongside and engage with Police Charities as well as with other significant stakeholders and Associations.
Support has been provided for a number of individual force chaplaincies and chaplains including but not exhaustive; Merseyside; South Yorks; Essex; Cleveland
National Police Memorial Day is a significant and important event in the Policing calendar. This year’s event was held in Lincoln at the end of September and attended by a restricted congregation of 350 people. Government representation was by The Home Secretary. Police Chaplaincy is integral to this special weekend.