The Hidden Cost of Policing
Behind every story and statistic is someone facing the lasting impact of working in policing. Will you show police you care by making a donation to help provide life-changing support?
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Did you know?
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1 in 5
police experience symptoms of PTSD or Complex PTSD.
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41%
were assaulted by a member of the public in the last year.
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2 in 3
report a mental health condition directly linked to their policing role.
This year's National Police Workforce and Wellbeing Survey of current serving police:
regularly feel physically exhausted
regularly experienced emotional fatigue as a result of work
Give the Gift of Care
When trauma, injury or financial hardship turn lives upside down, we are here with specialist support for serving and veteran police, staff, volunteers and their families.
Your donation can help fund therapy, financial grants and vital support for those who have given so much to keep others safe.
With your help and support, we can provide hope, reassurance, and life-changing care to members of the policing community when they have nowhere else to turn.
I spent my career being there for others on their worst days. After I retired, the memories stayed with me. When I finally reached out for help, Police Care UK helped me find a way forward.Mark, Retired Police and Police Care UK beneficiary.
What difference will my donation make?
Your generous support means the world to us, and could help transform the lives of someone in the police community and their families when they need it most.
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will help provide vital wellbeing support to the police community
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will support career transition and a working life beyond policing
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Together, we can help ensure that nobody in the policing family has to face life’s toughest challenges alone.
Other ways you can make a difference at Christmas
Enter our lottery for your chance to win £25,000
Sign up to win a top prize this Christmas. Every ticket helps us be there for members of the policing community facing trauma, illness, financial hardship and life-changing challenges.
Walk or Run 3k/5k as a Santa
Join London’s festive Santa dash this December with your loved ones. Dress as Santa and raise £150 to ensure those who serve others never have to face trauma, hardship, or recovery alone.
Spread Christmas joy with one of our e-Cards
And support our work through the cost of a card and stamp. It’s a quick, environmentally friendly way to send festive wishes, reduce paper waste, while making a donation.
FAQ's
The Christmas Appeal aims to raise vital funds to support police officers, staff, volunteers, and their families who have been harmed as a result of their policing role.
Running from 2 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, our digital campaign aims to highlight the lasting impact that repeated exposure to trauma can have on members of the UK police community and their loved ones. The appeal also provides an opportunity for the public to say thank you to those who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe.
There are several ways to support our Christmas Appeal.
1. Donate online using your Debit or Credit Card, Apple Pay, PayPal or Google Pay to make a one-off donation or set up a regular Direct Debit.
*Payments through our website is securely transacted by Blackbaud Europe Ltd and may show up on your bank statement as Blackbaud or Stripe.
2. JustGiving
4. By cheque
Please make your cheque payable to: Police Care UK and send along with an attached donation form on our freepost address:
RUJB-JTAT-JLJS
Police Care UK – Fundraising Dept
Unit 6, Albion House, High Street, Woking, GU21 6BG
5. By Bank transfer
If you are considering on making a large donation to support our appeal. We strongly encourage you to contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 012 0030
*Please note, for security reasons, we’re unable to accept donations made by telephone or physical cash sent through the post.
We understand that not everyone is able to give financially, and there are still lots of meaningful ways you can make a difference.
- Share the appeal with your friends, family and colleagues.
- Start a fundraiser and encourage others to support the campaign.
- Use our supporter sharing toolkit to help spread the word through your networks.
- Encourage your workplace or community group to get involved.
Every share, conversation and fundraiser helps us reach more people and support members of the police community affected by trauma and harm.
Many employers support charitable giving through matched funding, fundraising events, or corporate donations. Speak to your employer to find out whether they offer charitable giving schemes and how they could support Police Care UK’s Christmas Appeal.
Yes. Donating in honour of a serving or retired police, staff member, volunteer, or a loved one is a meaningful way to show your appreciation while supporting others within the police community.
Simply select ‘Dedicate to someone special‘ on our donation form.
Follow and engage with our social channels for campaign updates, stories of impact and fundraising activities: @policecareuk
Instagram, Facebook , LinkedIn or X
You can also download our Christmas Appeal Supporter Sharing Toolkit for ready-made posts and images to help spread the word:
And don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter at www.policecare.org.uk to receive campaign updates and inspiring stories straight to your inbox.
Thank you for helping us show the police community that they are not alone this Christmas.
We operate independently of police forces and do not receive government funding, meaning we rely on the generosity of our donors and supporters to help provide practical, emotional and financial support to serving and former police, staff, volunteers and their families who are struggling with the lasting impact of policing.
Donations help fund therapy sessions, wellbeing services, financial assistance and recovery programmes, ensuring those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others can access confidential support when they need it the most.
With thanks to our corporate campaign partners
XPS Group
Slater and Gordon
