The Jersey Police Dependants’ Fund is open for applications for financial support for those in need within the police community.
Previously established by the Butlin Family Charity Trust in 1982, the fund has grown to over £50,000 and is newly managed by Jersey Community Foundation (JCF).
The challenging nature of police work can expose officers to experiences that require the support of professional help. The Jersey Police Dependants’ Fund serves as a lifeline for those facing the unforeseen challenges of duty, as well as strengthening the resilience of the dedicated individuals within the Jersey police community.
Applications for financial support cover Jersey police officers, dependents of police officers, honorary police officers, those injured while assisting on-duty officers and dependents of individuals falling into the above categories.
Applications for funding from the Jersey Police Dependants’ Fund can be submitted online via JCF’s website and a diligent panel, comprising individuals with diverse backgrounds, will review applications on an ongoing basis.
Mark Coxshall, CEO at Eyecan and former police officer, highlighted the fund’s significance, stating: “As a former police officer, I’ve witnessed first-hand the varied and challenging nature of policing. The Jersey Police Dependants’ Fund offers an alternative means of support intended to help officers and their families work through difficult times and often resulting from very unpredictable circumstances.”
CEO of Jersey Community Foundation, Anna Terry, expressed appreciation to the new grant panel volunteers and highlighted the fund’s unique standing in Jersey. She said: “We welcome the opportunity to take over the management of this fund, which was established many years ago, to provide much-needed support to our Island’s police community. As far as I’m aware, it’s the only fund of its kind in Jersey. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the new grant panel that has been established to support us in reviewing applications to the fund. Like all of JCF’s grant panels, they are all volunteers, and we are really grateful for both the time and expertise that they will bring to the panel.”
Public contributions to the fund are also encouraged and can be made through online BACS transfers. Donations, large or small, empower the initiative to extend its reach and provide meaningful help.
