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

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Activities & Mission

The Fund relieves members and former members of the constituent forces, their families and dependants who are in need, hardship or distress

Grants

The North West Police Benevolent Fund makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: individuals
Grants paid (2025): £8,439
Who it helps: children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports: general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and other charitable purposes

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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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

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,083,449

Latest Expenditure

£2,189,793

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 76% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 285). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 73% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% 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

Donations & Legacies £25,326

Charitable Activities £1,830,153

Other Trading £154,716

Investments £68,105

Other Income £5,149

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,174,555

Raising Funds £15,238

Governance £24,452

Grants to Institutions £8,439

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,083,449	£2,189,793	£2,174,555	£6,659,191	£274,591	88 / 0
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

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 2025?

The North West Police Benevolent Fund reported total income of £2.08m and reported expenditure of £2.19m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 104.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 285 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 11 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.