The Sussex Police Charitable Trust
Also known as: Sussex Police Welfare Fund
The charity provides assistance and support to members and retired members, including their partners and dependent family, who are in need and/or hardship and/or distress. Membership is open to Sussex police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides assistance and support to members and retired members, including their partners and dependent family, who are in need and/or hardship and/or distress. Membership is open to Sussex police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers.
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.
Local Authority
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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £208,754 | £275,831 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2024 | £206,735 | £237,888 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2023 | £219,131 | £257,075 | 0 / 19 | |||
| 2022 | £190,758 | £226,814 | 0 / 21 | |||
| 2021 | £194,867 | £235,008 | 0 / 21 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Sussex Police Charitable Trust
What does The Sussex Police Charitable Trust do?
The charity provides assistance and support to members and retired members, including their partners and dependent family, who are in need and/or hardship and/or distress. Membership is open to Sussex police officers, staff, special constables and volunteers.
How much income did The Sussex Police Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Sussex Police Charitable Trust reported total income of £209k and reported expenditure of £276k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Sussex Police Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Sussex Police Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 1969 as charity number 257564. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The Sussex Police Charitable Trust?
The Sussex Police Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR STEVE BIGLANDS BA (HONS), MA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Sussex Police Charitable Trust operate?
The Sussex Police Charitable Trust operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is The Sussex Police Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Sussex Police Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 257564.
Details
Malling House
Church Lane
LEWES
BN7 2DZ
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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