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Meetings

Well not quite, but it is that time of year again and without our AGM we wouldn’t be able to continue the great work we do supporting our members and families at times of need.

So…..The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 24th August 2026. The meeting will take place at The Police Treatment Centre, Castlebrae, Auchterarder. This meeting is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. All members are invited to attend (Traffic cones optional).

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WELL WELL WELL!

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(Picture: Lyn and Ricky at the Scottish Police College Wellbeing Day 23rd June 2026)

 

PSOS WELLBEING EVENTS

Over the last few months Lyn and Ricky, Trustees for the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund, have been out and about at numerous Wellbeing and other events, engaging with officers, and staff, explaining how the SPBF can support and help officers in times of hardship and need.

They have also been double hatting and flying the flag for the Scottish Police Federation answering various questions and giving guidance and support.

If you are attending an upcoming event and see either of our intrepid duo, or that stands, please feel free to come over and say hello.  We promises they don’t bite (much) and who knows you may even get a wee freebie or two.

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HOWDY PARTNERS!

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RIDING OF INTO THE SUNSET
The SPBF would just like to say a big thankyou to the PSOS Equestrian section. They have been giddying up and supporting the charity this year and have raised nearly £1900 pounds so far.   
(Pictured: Eilidh Black, Ricky Wood and members of the equestrian section at the wellbeing camp.)
Their support started in July of last year when they hosted the Blue Light’s Horse Show and Police Sport UK Championships. Proceeds from the awards dinner went to support SPBF and two other important charities, the Nicol Hughs Memorial Fund and Hero Paws.
They recently held a wellbeing camp at Lindores Equestrian Centre near Cupar where they held a race night and raffle. Our very own Wild Bill Hickock, otherwise known as Secretary, Ricky Wood, saddled up and managed to catch up with Eilidh Black, Chair of the Equestrian section and other members of the team at the camp. He was kindly presented with a cheque for £1881.90, the funds raised so far.  Yeeeha!
Since this event, at the end of May, they have raised an additional £312 at the SPRA Family Day where they had a kids hobby horse course and raffle. That’s neigh bad eh!  (Ok, we will lay of the bad horsey jokes now!)
We wish them all the best as they get ready for and organise the SPRA Hooves & Heroes Championships this coming August.
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RETIRED BUT DEF NOT TIRED!

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RPOAS 2026 Conference
In early April our secretary, Ricky Wood, attended the 79th Retired Police Officers Association Scotland (RPOAS), conference.
This was his third time attending the conference and as in previous years, he was made to feel very welcome. Ricky stated:

“It’s always a pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces throughout the day and at the evening event. I found this year’s conference particularly insightful, especially the discussions that took place during the workshops.”

Ricky addressed conference and provided an update on the charitable activities undertaken by the SPBF in the past year.

The RPOAS continue to show their support for the SPBF, as they and Care of Police Survivors (COPS), as per last year, were recipients of the proceeds from the evening raffle.
The SPBF expresses their gratitude to RPOAS for their continued support. The £500 donation will be put to valuable use in assisting serving and retired officers and staff when they need it most.

Pictured: Matt Hamilton (Secretary RPOAS). Derrick Cronie (President RPOAS) Ricky Wood (Secretary SPBF).

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AGM 2025

Meetings

The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 25th August 2025. The meeting will take place at The Police Treatment Centre, Castlebrae, Auchterarder. This meeting is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. All members are invited to attend.

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CALLING INTERNATIONAL RESCUE!

Fundraising

Ok well maybe we are over egging the pudding a bit!!  But we wanted to update you with regards to our own little hero Anthony (and his Mum!) who were to be completing their last climb as part of their massive fundraising effort on behalf of the SPBF.

As you will know Anthony was to be climbing the might Ben Nevis having already completed a number of smaller hikes in preparation.   Anthony with his loyal Sherpa (otherwise known as mum), had finally got a break in the weather and were finally set to conquer that last peak and stake their flag at the top.   However, we are sad to report that just to prove this task is no easy feat for anyone never mind our own mighty mouse, Anthony.  They had to abandon their attempt due to an unfortunate accident, whereby Anthony’s mum lost her footing on some loose ground causing her to fall and injure her back, leaving her with a slipped disc and a sprained ankle for her trouble!  Anthony who also fell, thankfully only suffered minor cuts and grazes, but was otherwise okay.

As a result, they had to abandon their attempt having got about halfway up, and very tenderly and slowly had to make their way back down to base.

Clearly they are disappointed and frustrated to have got so close, but obviously safety always comes first and so the climb on this occasion for now has had to be postponed. 

Thankfully we are happy to report that Anthony has already forgotten about the incident and back up running around on full steam.  Mum is making good progress we understand and all at SPBF send our thoughts and wishes to them.

Once they have had time to digest all that has happened to them, a decision will be made on what and how they can complete the task, or if an alternative is possible. Either way, they should be so proud of everything they have achieved so far and the money which has been raised to date and we shall of course keep you posted !

Here’s a photo of Anthony starting his hike of Ben Nevis, before Thunderbird 2 came to the rescue!!    The fund raising link (click here) remains open so please if you haven’t already donated, surely a slipped disc, sprained ankle and hurt pride deserves at least a pound in your pocket …….! 

 

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Andrew’s Challenge Update !

Fundraising

If you have been following our little hero Andrew on his adventures, you should now be aware he has set himself five walking challenges that will culminate in him climbing Ben Nevis. So far, he has completed four of the challenges: Arthurs Seat, Falkland Hills, Loch Leven and he has just completed Ben Lomond. Ben Lomond alone is no small effort for a 7-year-old, as it stands at 3,196 feet.

He is now waiting on some good weather for the final challenge of walking up the mighty BenNevis, at 4,413 feet.

Here is Anthony on the summit of Ben Lomond.

 

So far Anthony has raised over £1,812 with an additional £345.50 in gift aid. If you haven’t already sponsored Anthony, there is still time. All proceeds raised go towards supporting subscribing police staff and officers, and retired officers who subscribed while in service. In addition, we provide assistance to persons, organisations and charities who have a direct link to the Police Service of Scotland.

 

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Important Update !!

Fundraising

⚠️Please read!! Very important Fundraiser update!!⚠️

After a discussion with my mum and dad we decided my current challenge felt a little too easy especially after last year I travelled all across Scotland to raise money for my chosen charity! So we decided to make my challenge a SUPER challenge.. what was once a simple climb up Ben Nevis will now be…👀 🥁

Arthur’s seat: 29th June
Falkland Hill: 1st July*
Ben Lomond: 11th July*
A walk around Loch leven (13 mile around trip): 14th July*
Then for my final and biggest challenge yet..
Ben Nevis: 22nd July *

*If heavy rain predicted we will do the challenge on the next dry date.

My challenge should see me walk 35 miles!! to raise money for the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. I’ve so far this year raised £500! Which is amazing.

My mum will join me on each and every one of these challenges as she too wants to give back🥰
We will also be looking into adding my Justgiving QR code to the back of my police uniform so when I’m out on these adventures I can share my journey with others.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/anthony-green-bennevis?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

 

 

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Aint No Mountain High Enough…..

Fundraising

Our intrepid little fundraising warrior, Anthony Green is at it once again folks!  He’s maybe small in stature but he’s a giant when it comes to fundraising!!

This time he’s set to reach new heights in his quest to fund raise for our charity (literally!)

We are honoured that Anthony and his family have chosen us again to raise funds for and we would ask you all get behind him, not to mention his big sister and mum in completing his new adventure.  See full below for full details and please give generously.

Simply scan the QR code with your phone camera or alternatively click here to go to Anthony’s Just Giving Page to make a donation.

 

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OLDIES BUT GOLDIES !

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On the 3rd and 4th April, 2025 at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld, the Retired Police Officers Association (RPOAS) held their 78th Annual conference.

Whilst maybe retired, these men and women are certainly not sitting about doing nothing and regularly meet and get involved to look after the interests of retired Police officers and their families.  They also do a lot behind the scenes supporting and promoting the various Police Charities for which we are very grateful.

During the meal at the conference, the members held a raffle to raise funds to donate to their chosen charities.  On this occasion, the members chose to donate the funds equally between ourselves and COPS (Care of Police Survivors).  Over £700 was raised which is a fantastic amount and the SPBF subsequently received a donation of £385 from the RPOAS.

We would like to that the opportunity to thank all the members of RPOAS for their kind donation, especially those at the conference who made it possible.  This money will be put to good use supporting our Officers and Support Staff, past and present who are or were members of the SPBF.   Thank you!

The SPBF were in attendance at the conference with our intrepid duo, Ricky Wood (Secretary) & John Turley (Eastern Area Trustee) acting on our behalf.  Any similarities and suggestions that they were mistaken for Jack & Victor are entirely without foundation……;)  But as ever they were there with a smile and goodies to give out and a good time was had by all.   If you are at an event or conference and see our stall, then please come over and say hello!   They don’t bite we promise!! and you may get some nice goodies to take away with you.

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