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2026 marks a heritage year for Police Care UK as we celebrate 100 years of history. Whilst we have only been known as Police Care UK for seven years, the history of this organisation stretches back to December 1926 when the National Police Fund was established, following the May General Strike and significant police response to keep communities safe.
The charity we see today was founded upon public support and donations, which keep us running today. Independent of government and police forces, our vital work supporting those who have experienced harm in UK policing is delivered entirely from donations. Wearing your badge will help raise our profile and ensure we can continue to be here for the next 100 years.
Our Timeline
1926
May: General Strikes across the UK requiring a significant police response and the formation of the Special Constabulary.
December: The National Police Fund is established through The Times newspaper, born from public donations to support all those in UK policing.
1966
August: At 3.30pm on the 12th August, three police officers are murdered in Braybrook Street in London. Public donations pour in for the families to show support
December: The Police Dependant’s Trust is established as a charitable organisation to support police and their families, following the Braybrook Street Murders.
2019
May: The National Police Fund and Police Dependant’s Trust merge and rebrand to become Police Care UK. A national police charity, supporting all UK police, serving and veteran, staff, volunteers, and their families, who have been harmed as a result of policing.
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