Police Children's Fund
Also known as: The Gurney Fund
For the care and education of children of deceased or medically retired police officers from subscribing forces in England and Wales.
Activities & Mission
For the care and education of children of deceased or medically retired police officers from subscribing forces in England and Wales.
Grants
Police Children's Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £593,140
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £448,377 | £593,140 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2025 | £436,798 | £786,788 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £417,921 | £981,207 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £422,520 | £1,089,507 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £410,848 | £917,052 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Police Children's Fund
What does Police Children's Fund do?
For the care and education of children of deceased or medically retired police officers from subscribing forces in England and Wales.
How much income did Police Children's Fund report in 2026?
Police Children's Fund reported total income of £448k and reported expenditure of £593k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Police Children's Fund registered as a charity?
Police Children's Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 May 2014 as charity number 1156903. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Police Children's Fund?
Police Children's Fund is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tim Packham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Police Children's Fund operate?
Police Children's Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Police Children's Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Police Children's Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156903.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- The Gurney Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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