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North West Police Benevolent Fund

The North West Police Benevolent Fund, The Ben Fund

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1209674
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 20, 2024
Legal form
Charitable company
Company number
14398295

Address

Address
St. Michaels Lodge
Northcote Road
Langho
Blackburn
BB6 8BG

Activities

North West Police Benevolent Fund (The Ben Fund) provides comprehensive wellbeing support for serving and retired police officers (who are members). The charity's core services include physiotherapy, counselling and psychotherapy, residential wellbeing breaks, respite and recovery breaks, and financial wellbeing assistance.

Objects: 1. The Promotion Of The Efficiency Of The Police By Protecting And Promoting The Health And Wellbeing And Relieving The Suffering From Physical Or Mental Illness Or Injury Of Any Description Of Members (And At The Trustees’ Discretion Former Members Where This Furthers The Purpose) Of The Constituent Organisations By The Provision Of:a. Treatment, Including Physiotherapy, Stress Reduction And Exercise Classes, Holistic Treatments, Talking Therapies, Counselling And Support;b. Facilities, Including Residential Respite And Rehabilitation Facilities, Convalescence Opportunities, And Facilities And Services To Aid Stress Reduction And Improve Mental Health.2. The Relief Of Poverty And Financial Hardship Of Members Or Retired Members Of The Constituent Organisations Or Their Family By The Provision Of Financial Grants.3. The Relief Of Poverty And Financial Hardship Of The Families Of Serving Members Of The Constituent Organisation Arising From The Member’s Death In Service, By Making Grants.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
General Charitable Purposes, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Trustees

Name Appointed
Sasha Hatchett (Chair) June 30, 2026
David Stephen Howard Oct. 4, 2022
Gemma Ann Lockett June 30, 2026
James Douglas McTear June 30, 2026
Jennifer Dagnall June 30, 2026
Mark Charles Jones June 30, 2026
Mark Morley June 30, 2026
Mark Unsworth June 30, 2026
Martin Midgley June 30, 2026
Michael Gerard Kerrigan March 6, 2024
Wendy Bower June 30, 2026

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