The purpose of the fund
Our Family Time fund exists to help police families rebuild connection, reduce pressure and spend meaningful time together through funded respite, activities or short breaks, particularly where this wouldn’t otherwise be possible. (‘Families’ are immediate family members who are or was financially dependent on the injured serving or veteran member of the police community).
Who this fund is for:
You may be able to apply for a grant from this fund if you are:
- An immediate adult family member of a registered serving (anyone currently working or volunteering in UK policing, including police officers, staff and volunteers) or veteran member (anyone who has previously worked or volunteered in policing, regardless of how or when they left the service, including those who left due to injury or ill health) of the police community, (including those killed on duty), or
- A registered serving or veteran member of the police community applying on behalf of their family
In all cases, the application must relate to harm caused by a policing role that is registered with us.
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Would you be eligible for this fund?
Before you start your application it’s important to check whether you will be eligible for this fund and that you have all of the relevant information available to support your application. LINK to list of information
To make sure support goes to those most in need, the following criteria also applies to applications for this fund:
- Your household income must be at, or within, 10% of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) Minimum Income Standard for your Household. You can check here: https://www.minimumincome.org.uk/
- Where relevant, you must be receiving all eligible injury related benefits, which may include an ill health pension and/or an injury on duty award
- Your household savings and capital must not exceed £10,000.
The Family Time fund can help with:
Supporting rest, connection and shared time, including:
- Respite breaks
- Family outings
- Activities that help families spend quality time together
This list is indicative. What matters most is how the activity supports family relationships, wellbeing and recovery following harm caused by policing.
What is the maximum funding available?
- Grants are available up to £3,000 per application
- This is a one-off grant and can only be applied for once
The grant allowed us to take a much-needed break as a family — something we simply couldn’t have done otherwise. Police Care stepped in when we needed it most.Police veteran, Northamptonshire
Here’s a list of the type of information you will be expected to provide in your application:
Our welfare team can talk this through with you, step by step.
- A clear explanation of why the funding is needed and how it will be used
- Income and expenditure details for you and your household
- To assess financial need fairly, we will ask for:
- Three months of recent bank statements for all adult household members
- Details of any savings or financial assets
- Three quotes for the activities, outings or respite requested
- Details of any other sources of support already accessed
- Any additional information requested by your grants advisor
How to apply
Applications are open throughout the year. However, this fund can only be applied for once. Before applying, harm linked to policing must be registered with Police Care UK, with supporting evidence.
How to apply
Applications are open throughout the year. However, this fund can only be applied for once. Before applying, harm linked to policing must be registered with Police Care UK, with supporting evidence.
Registration can be completed online or via a paper form. Where appropriate, we encourage joint or part-funded applications with police benevolent funds or other charities to maximise support and avoid duplication.
All applications are reviewed individually by our Independent Grants Panel, using the JRF Minimum Income Standard as part of the assessment process. You can apply online or by post once you have registered:
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Registration allows us to verify harm linked to policing and is required before
applying for financial support.
No. This is a one off grant and repeat applications aren’t accepted.
You won’t be eligible if you’re already receiving charitable funding for the same purpose.
Yes. Our welfare advisors are available to support you and explain what information
is needed.
Grants are discretionary and not intended to be treated as income, but individual
circumstances vary. We recommend checking with a benefits advisor or HMRC.
The difference this support can make
Time together can play an important role in recovery; reducing stress, strengthening relationships and improving wellbeing for police families affected by harm.
