The Northumbria Police Benevolent Fund (Lilian Eve Memorial Trust) is a registered charity (Registration Number 507081) it is independent of the force and is controlled by trustees. The aim of the fund is to provide assistance to members and their families who find themselves in circumstances where they may need of benevolent or financial assistance.
Benefits of the fund can include:
Email us at: benevolentfund@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
The NPBF Trust deed, rules and regulations can be downloaded below.
The NPBF committee meets on a bi-monthly basis where serving police officers and retired officers are represented by a committee made up of officers from each area command department and retired officers. The committee is made up of volunteers. Applications are decided by the committee and all discussions are confidential. No reason will be given if an application is turned down and there is no appeals process. Urgent applications for assistance are considered between meetings if required.
Email addresses for representatives are available from the Intranet or by contacting the NPBF mailbox.
benevolentfund@northumbria.pnn.police.ukMembership of the Fund is open to all serving police officers at a cost of £2 per payday, this is deducted at source from your salary. Police pensioners who subscribed to the fund before retirement and officers upon joining are able to call on the benefits of the Fund.
Research shows that 58% of officers are NOT members and for £2 per payday you could receive help when you most need it. The Fund has unfortunately been placed in the position of having to say no to officers and their families who are not members.
To join the fund please print and complete the appropriate application form and send via email to the fund's treasurer, Insp 7006 Hewitt, please check the intranet for current workbase.
Applications are considered by the committee using the below criteria and guidance. This is not a definitive list. Each application is looked at on an individual basis:
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Northumbria Police Benevolent Fund can do so to the following account:
Alternatively please contact the Treasurer of the Fund. Any donations would be gratefully received by the fund.
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