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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.

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Activities & Mission

For the care and education of children of deceased or medically retired police officers from subscribing forces in England and Wales.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£436,798
Latest Expenditure
£786,788

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 180.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 180.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£436,798
£786,7880 / 0
2024
£417,921
£981,2070 / 0
2023
£422,520
£1,089,5070 / 5
2022
£410,848
£917,0520 / 0
2021
£406,383
£997,8060 / 13

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 2025?

Police Children's Fund reported total income of £437k and reported expenditure of £787k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.

Details

Address
9 Bath Road
Worthing
BN11 3NU
Registration Date
2 May 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040168
Charity Number
1156903

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Trustees

Tim Packham Chair
CATHERINE ELIZABETH ROPER
Garry Robert Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Rachel Anne Darby
Ian John Simmons
JONATHAN MARK ROSS
Jonathan Matthew Carter-Lang
Mark Tyler
MELANIE WARNES
Rachel Ann Nolan
THOMAS WILLIAM ARTHUR
WARREN FRANKLIN

Also Known As

  • The Gurney Fund

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14 May 2026
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