The North West Police Benevolent Fund
The Fund relieves members and former members of the constituent forces, their families and dependants who are in need, hardship or distress
Activities & Mission
The Fund relieves members and former members of the constituent forces, their families and dependants who are in need, hardship or distress
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,223,602 | £1,954,783 | £1,954,783 | £6,657,300 | £431,390 | 60 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,800,842 | £1,944,086 | £1,938,234 | £6,324,246 | £357,451 | 49 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,610,917 | £1,800,451 | £1,800,451 | £6,385,926 | £486,794 | 44 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,904,689 | £2,488,341 | £1,821,413 | £6,666,540 | £982,127 | 37 / 12 |
| 2020 | £1,608,613 | £1,668,444 | £1,668,444 | £7,187,906 | £7,187,906 | 37 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The North West Police Benevolent Fund
What does The North West Police Benevolent Fund do?
The Fund relieves members and former members of the constituent forces, their families and dependants who are in need, hardship or distress
How much income did The North West Police Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
The North West Police Benevolent Fund reported total income of £2.22m and reported expenditure of £1.95m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The North West Police Benevolent Fund?
The North West Police Benevolent Fund has a program ratio of 87.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The North West Police Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
The North West Police Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 1974 as charity number 503045. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The North West Police Benevolent Fund?
The North West Police Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sacha Hatchett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The North West Police Benevolent Fund operate?
The North West Police Benevolent Fund operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The North West Police Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The North West Police Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 503045.
Details
Northcote Road
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BLACKBURN
BB6 8BG
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- 14 May 2026
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