West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund
Also known as: Pre-Charity Registration the Company's Name Was Wmp Benevolent Fund
The benevolent fund provides grants to serving and retired police officers and serving and retired employees of the West Midlands Police and any other Qualifying Police Organisations suffering from financial hardship or who have a charitable need. Also supports organisations associated with policing for eg, sponsorship of events or funding towards activities.
Activities & Mission
The benevolent fund provides grants to serving and retired police officers and serving and retired employees of the West Midlands Police and any other Qualifying Police Organisations suffering from financial hardship or who have a charitable need. Also supports organisations associated with policing for eg, sponsorship of events or funding towards activities.
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.
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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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £473,823 | £344,849 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £299,232 | £291,436 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £271,775 | £312,633 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £279,420 | £268,753 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £238,469 | £238,190 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund
What does West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund do?
The benevolent fund provides grants to serving and retired police officers and serving and retired employees of the West Midlands Police and any other Qualifying Police Organisations suffering from financial hardship or who have a charitable need. Also supports organisations associated with policing for eg, sponsorship of events or funding towards activities.
How much income did West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund report in 2024?
West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund reported total income of £474k and reported expenditure of £345k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?
West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2019 as charity number 1186628. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund?
West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Kevin Williams. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund operate?
West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund a registered charity?
Yes — West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186628.
Details
Guardian House
2111 Coventry Road
Sheldon
Birmingham
B26 3EA
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- Pre-Charity Registration the Company's Name Was Wmp Benevolent Fund
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- 14 May 2026
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