Registration

When you intend to apply for any of our grants or bursaries, we ask that you first register with us. Registering your injury creates a verified record of harm linked to your policing role. This means you, or your immediate family, can then apply for financial support now or in the future, subject to grant or bursary criteria. Registration isn’t an application for funding, but it is the first step in helping you access our financial grants programme when you need it.

Who Can Register?

Registration needs to be completed by:

You, if you are the injured person; this includes serving or former police officers, staff members, volunteers, special constables, or cadets who have experienced physical or psychological harm through your policing role
A family member of a deceased police officer or staff member; if the harm resulted in death, a spouse, partner, or dependant can register on their behalf

If the police personnel are still living, only they can complete the registration. Family members of living police personnel cannot register on their behalf.

Why Register?

When you register your harm, it means:

You won’t need to repeat your story every time you apply for support
You and your family can access financial grants more easily in the future
You’ll have a verified record of your injury, helping us understand your needs fairly and consistently

Even if you don’t need financial support right now, registering means it’s there for you later if your circumstances change.

What Happens Next

Once we receive your completed registration form and supporting documents:

We will review your submission and may contact you if we need any further information
Processing can take up to four weeks
Once you’re registered, you or your family can apply for financial grants and bursaries (subject to eligibility and funding criteria)

What You’ll Need to Register

To complete your registration, you’ll need:

A completed registration form
Documentary evidence of the harm you’ve experienced and how it is linked to your policing role

Examples of accepted documents include:

Injury on duty form (available from Human Resources (HR) or personnel files)
Psychiatrist report detailing PTSD or CPTSD linked to policing
Occupational Health reports
Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP) reports
Medical reports
News articles or social services reports
Occupational Therapist assessments

Please wait until you have all required documents before submitting your registration. We can’t help you gather documentation, but our team can support you in understanding what you might need.

Summary of Available Grants

Once registered, you may be eligible to apply for financial support through our financial support programme, including:

Higher Education Bursary – for children aged 16–18 in further education

Further Education Bursary – for children aged 18–25 studying their first degree

Dignity in Older Age Fund – for veterans or widowed family members at state retirement age

Adaptations & Equipment for physical injury fund – for physical injuries requiring home or lifestyle adjustments

Physical Health & Fitness fund – for equipment or personal training to support wellbeing

Career Transition & Retraining fund – for coaching, courses, or business start-up costs

Family Time fund – for respite, outings, or activities with loved ones

Financial Hardship fund – for essential costs such as food, housing, or transport

Each grant has its own criteria and application process. Registration doesn’t guarantee funding, but it is required before you can apply.