Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # spbf.org.uk Scottish Police Benevolent Fund ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://spbf.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [No SPBF No Party!](https://spbf.org.uk/no-spbf-no-party/) - 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 - [WELL WELL WELL!](https://spbf.org.uk/well-well-well/) - (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 - [HOWDY PARTNERS!](https://spbf.org.uk/howdy-partners/) - 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.) - [RETIRED BUT DEF NOT TIRED!](https://spbf.org.uk/retired-but-def-not-tired/) - 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 - [AGM 2025](https://spbf.org.uk/agm-2025/) - 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. - [CALLING INTERNATIONAL RESCUE!](https://spbf.org.uk/calling-international-rescue/) - 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 - [Andrew’s Challenge Update !](https://spbf.org.uk/andrews-challenge-update/) - 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 - [Important Update !!](https://spbf.org.uk/important-update/) - ⚠️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 - [Aint No Mountain High Enough.....](https://spbf.org.uk/aint-no-mountain-high-enough/) - 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 - [OLDIES BUT GOLDIES !](https://spbf.org.uk/oldies-but-goldies/) - 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 - [COP THIS!](https://spbf.org.uk/cop-this/) - The SPBF was delighted to be able to encourage and support Adam Peppard, one of our Scottish Police Federation (SPF) colleagues, and give support to one of our fellow police charities Care of Police Survivors (COPS). Adam is taking part in the COPS Police Unity Tour which is a two-day cycling event in August that - [RELENTLESS](https://spbf.org.uk/relentless/) - It’s fair to say that over the decades the SPBF has had to assist many officers and their families due to many sad incidents that are highlighted here. We would prefer not to have to step in and for officers to have the necessary support and protections they deserve. But till then the SPBF will - [THERE’S BEEN A MURDER!!.... WELL OK, A DONATION!](https://spbf.org.uk/theres-been-a-murder-well-ok-a-donation/) - In our best Taggart voice, it’s maybe a tad dramatic but hey we wanted your attention to tell you that on the 7th February 2025, the Scottish Senior Investigating Officers Conference was held at Dunblane Hydro. This was the first Senior Investigative Officers conference in a number of years, and was held on the 6th - [IT'S A WRAP!](https://spbf.org.uk/its-a-wrap/) - Another year is coming to a close, but not before Santa came bearing an early Christmas present for the charity!! The Trustees met at Castlebrae for the Annual General Meeting in November as planned where the charities accountants were able to report a clean bill of health again for the charity in regards to its - [ANT'S 2025 CALENDAR NOW ON SALE!](https://spbf.org.uk/ants-2025-calendar-now-on-sale/) - Hey everyone!!! Our very own Special Constable Ant Green has now launched his calendar of his journey around all the Police Stations in Scotland. It is now on sale, with all proceeds going to our charity. Below is a link to Ant's facebook page which has details on how you can go about ordering one - [KIND DONATION IN MEMORY OF MARION](https://spbf.org.uk/kind-donation-in-memory-of-marion/) - Donation from the family of Marion Wheeler Following the sad passing of Marion who was a cleaner for many years at Elgin Police Office, the family kindly chose the SPBF to be one of the benefactors from the collection at her funeral. Her family told us that Marion loved working at the Elgin Office and - [LEWIS KILTS IT!](https://spbf.org.uk/lewis-kilts-it/) - SPBF would just like to thank our kilted hero Lewis Sutcliffe for completing this years Edinburgh Kiltwalk and raising funds for our charity in the process. Lewis went the extra mile (well 21 to be exact!) and not only walked the challenge but did it wearing a 25kg body armour vest. To say it was - [2024 AGM](https://spbf.org.uk/2024-agm/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2024 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 11th November 2024. 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. - [SHOOTING THE BREEZE!](https://spbf.org.uk/shooting-the-breeze/) - SPBF Would just like to wish Lewis Sutcliffe all the best for tomorrow, when he will be donning his kilt and taking to the road to take part in this years Kilt Walk for charity in Edinburgh on Sunday 15th September. Whilst Lewis currently works in England, his heart is always in Scotland and returning - [TOP COP PLODDER](https://spbf.org.uk/top-cop-plodder/) - The SPBF would just like to thank our youngest Police recruit for putting in a humongous effort plodding the beat across Scotland to raise funds on behalf of our charity. As we reported previously, Anthony, who is only 6! From 1st July, embarked on a country wide tour visiting over 50 Police Stations across our - [Dog Tired but what a Guy!!](https://spbf.org.uk/dog-tired-but-what-a-guy/) - We would just like to thank our intrepid explorer retired officer Tony Catlan for his support raising the fantastic sum of £890. Tony took on the Cape Wrath trail (Fort William to Cape Wrath) to raise funds for the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. In the end he walked 248 miles, climbed a total of 43,000 - [GIVE A KID A QUID](https://spbf.org.uk/give-a-kid-a-quid/) - Meet Anthony Anthony has autism and is very passionate about the Police. He began visiting Glenrothes Police station to see the Police cars and meet the local Bobbies and is now known as ‘Special Constable Green’. Anthony and his dad who has no connection to the Police have planned a trip to visit 50 Police - [MAN ON A MISSION!](https://spbf.org.uk/man-on-a-mission/) - Our intrepid traveller Tony Catlin continues his exhaustive mission on a hike across northern Scotland. Tony is currently attempting to complete the challenge of hiking the 230 mile long Cape Wrath trail. He really is pushing the boat out and stretching himself to the limit, all in aid of raising funds for our charity. Go - [AND THE INTREPID ADVENTURER IS OFF!](https://spbf.org.uk/and-the-intrepid-adventurer-is-off/) - Our fab trekker, Tony Catlin, who is doing a gruesome hike up the west coast of Scotland on the Cape Wrath trail to raise funds for our charity, is finally on his way! Bear included!! You can follow Tony on the Cape Wrath Trail page where he is posting a blog of his hike (when - [LIONS TIGERS & BEARS OH MY!!](https://spbf.org.uk/lions-tigers-bears-oh-my/) - Well not quite! But Tony certainly will have a few animals, beasties and other extreme challenges to contend with on this journey. SPBF is extremely grateful to ex Police Officer Tony Catlin, who is embarking on what is classed as the U.K.'s most difficult hike and recognised as one of the finest, challenging, and scenic - [KINDNESS IS RIFE IN FIFE!](https://spbf.org.uk/kindness-is-rife-in-fife/) - A massive THANK YOU! to the FIFE BRANCH of the Retired Police Officers Association (RPOAS), who have kindly donated the fantastic sum of £500 to our charity. Having heard of the financial pressures the charity is under. As well as the valuable work it does in supporting officers, staff and their families, serving and retired. - [WE NEED YOUR HELP! IT JUST TAKES A MINUTE!!](https://spbf.org.uk/we-need-your-help-it-just-takes-a-minute/) - [Notification of Membership Amnesty & Increase in Monthly Subscription from April 2024](https://spbf.org.uk/notification-of-membership-amnesty-increase-in-monthly-subscription-from-april-2024/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is the ONLY Police Charity fully dedicated to Scottish serving Police Officers, Support Staff, Retired members, and their families. It exists purely through the generous donations given by its subscribing members. Created in 2012 following the amalgamation of the eight Scottish Police Forces, since then the charity has issued more - [SPBF supports Cops4Ukraine - an update!](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-supports-cops4ukraine-an-update/) - Earlier this year SPBF helped our Police Colleagues and their families in war torn Ukraine, by providing a donation towards the invaluable work being undertaken by Cops For Ukraine (Cops4Ukraine). We recently received and update from them regards the work they have been undertaking and below is a summary of their efforts. COPS4UKRAINE - [2023 AGM - Its Meeting Time Again!](https://spbf.org.uk/2023-agm-its-meeting-time-again/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2023 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 21st August 2023. 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. - [NEW BEGINNINGS](https://spbf.org.uk/new-beginnings/) - The SPBF Trustees on behalf of its members would like to congratulate the new incoming Chief Constable Jo Farrell & we look forward to working closely with her. We would also like to thank CC Livingstone for his efforts over the years as the honorary president of the charity. Further details will follow in due - [BIFF BAFF BOSH for DOSH!](https://spbf.org.uk/biff-baff-bosh-for-dosh/) - Fancy a night out whilst raising money for a good cause? Then this could be just the event for you!! Rebecca Strachan is going to don the padded gloves and box to raise funds for the SPBF at the upcoming Premier White Collar Boxing promoted event scheduled for Saturday 8th April, 2023, 4 till 10pm - [MUSICAL CHAIRS! - we have a new one!!](https://spbf.org.uk/musical-chairs-we-have-a-new-one/) - Nothing ever stays the same for long and at the SPBF we are no different. At the recent 2022 AGM, the Trustees said goodbye to our outgoing chair, Cath McNally, who has held the post for around two years now. Cath is finally hanging up her boots as a serving officer and moving on to - [SPBF 2022 AGM - Chair's Address](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-2022-agm-chairs-address/) - At the recent 2022 AGM held on Monday 15th August at The Scottish Police Treatment Centre, Castlebrae, Auchterarder, Cath McInally, the outgoing Chair of the SPBF gave her annual address to those in attendance, a copy of which is replicated below: "Can I welcome you all to this year’s, our tenth, Annual General Meeting of - [SPBF AGM 2022](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2022/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2022 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 14th August 2022. 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. - [NICE TO BE BACK!](https://spbf.org.uk/nice-to-back/) - This years AGM was successfully held at the Police Treatment Centre, Castlebrae in Auchterarder. As ever we were well looked after by our hosts, providing us with excellent facilities and refreshments to allow us to finally hold a meeting in person. After such a long time due to Covid restrictions, it was lovely to get - [THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING](https://spbf.org.uk/these-boots-are-made-for-walking/) - Our Secretary Stephen Clark, managed to catch up with our intrepid foot warrior Henry Hughes after his sterling effort on this years Kilt Walk raising funds for the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. Thanks to his massive efforts, he raised a fantastic £450 for the charity, which will be put to great use supporting our officers - [SPBF AGM 2021](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2021/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2021 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 16th August 2021. At this time it is planned that 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. - [HOOTS MON! GET YER KILT ON!](https://spbf.org.uk/hoots-mon-get-yer-kilt-on/) - BIG! Shout out to Harry Hughes, who will be doing a 3 day Kiltwalk in support of SPBF between 23-25 April, walking roughly 12 miles a day! Pls click on the link to support Harry & read more about his fund raising efforts. We hope to post further updates and pictures as Harry is out - [MERRY XMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at SPBF](https://spbf.org.uk/merry-xmas-happy-new-year-from-all-at-spbf/) - [SPBF continues its support of Maggies Centre](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-continues-its-support-of-maggies-centre/) - [FRONTLINE FESTIVAL SCOTLAND FREE VIRTUAL MUSIC EVENT](https://spbf.org.uk/frontline-festival-scotland-free-virtual-music-event/) - SPBF is proud to partner with our good friends Ceangail who are kindly putting together a fantastic FREE virtual music festival in support of #frontlinecharities The event will see many well know stars and music artists coming together in support of Scottish front line charities including ourselves. Below shows the details of just some of - [SPBF AGM 2020 - NEW DATE](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2020-latest-update/) - Following the decision to suspend the 2020 AGM which was scheduled to be held in August as a result of the ongoing Covid 19 Worldwide Pandemic, the Board of the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund can now provide the following update regards its intention to hold this years AGM. The SPBF 2020 Annual General Meeting will - [SPBF AGM 2020 - Covid 19 Update](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2020-covid-19-update/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund wishes to announce that as a result of the ongoing Covid 19 Worldwide Pandemic and its associated impact across all sectors, the Board have taken then decisions to postpone the 2020 AGM until further notice. This is in accordance with the rules of the Constitution, where a delay due to - [SPBF AGM 2020](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2020/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2020 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 17th August 2020 at the SPF West Area Office, Merrylee House, Unit 5, Westpoint Business Park, 8 Marchfield Drive, Paisley, PA3 2RB, West Area hosting. This meeting is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. All members are - [Scots Police Charity helps one wee girl wish upon a star to make her Disney dream come true](https://spbf.org.uk/scots-police-charity-helps-one-wee-girl-wish-upon-a-star-to-make-her-disney-dream-come-true/) - With all the negative media stories around the world right now due to the Covid19 outbreak, it's nice to know good things still happen and dreams do come true. Thanks to the continued support from SPBF members and friends, one little girl was able to experience a holiday of a lifetime despite the many challenges - [SPBF tells Police Treatment Centre to 'Get on its Bike!'](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-tells-police-treatment-centre-to-get-on-its-bike/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund continues to support its members past and present through its continued support of the Police Treatment Centre at Castlebrae, Auchterarder. Trustees during their recent meeting held at the Centre were delighted to take some time out to be shown the fruits of their recent donations to the PTC. The Benevolent - [SPBF supports Maggies Centre](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-supports-maggies-centre/) - SPBF is pleased to announce that as part of its commitment to supporting its members and their families at times of need, the fund has donated £5,000 to Maggie's Centre in support of the excellent work they do in providing psychological and emotional support to families battling cancer. Maggie’s Centres provide free invaluable practical, emotional - [A BIG THANK YOU DONATERS!!](https://spbf.org.uk/a-big-thank-you-donaters/) - Trustees, staff and members of the SPBF would like to say a BIG Thank You, to all who have supported and donated to the charity this last year. Whilst we are conscious many choose to remain anonymous when donating, all at the charity just wish you to know that we greatly appreciate the support you - [SPBF 2019 AGM - Chair's Address](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-2019-agm-chairs-address/) - 2019 Chairs AGM Annual Address - [Scottish Police Benevolent Fund build 'HOUSE of PAIN!'](https://spbf.org.uk/scottish-police-benevolent-fund-build-house-of-pain/) - Thanks to our subscribing members and gratefully received donations, we are delighted to announce that we were recently able to assist another member of the Police family who came to us for assistance. Jack, who is aged nine, is the son of a serving Police officer and suffers from Cerebral Palsy. It’s fair to say, - [SPBF AGM 2019](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2019/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that the 2019 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 19th August 2019 at the Scottish Police Treatment Centre, Castlebrae, Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1AG. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. All members are invited to attend. Directions to the PTC can be viewed via - [SPBF receive generous donation from family of William Scott in his memory.](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-receive-generous-donation-from-family-of-william-scott-in-his-memory/) - Mr Scott (or Billy or Scotty as he was known to friends and family), aged 90, tragically died after falling into water in the Leith area near Victoria Bridge in December 2018. Initially reported missing from his home in the Chesser area of the city, an extensive search by Police assisted by members of the - [How we helped Eythan go for Gold!](https://spbf.org.uk/how-we-helped-eythan-go-for-gold/) - We are delighted to announce that following assistance provided by the fund to another worthy cause and member of the Police family, we have enabled a budding sports star of the future to live his dream. Eythan Galloway (13), son of serving Police Officer and dog handler Ryan, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy but has - [How we helped Maisie (further)](https://spbf.org.uk/how-we-helped-maisie-further/) - Awhile back the SPBF released a series of short videos in which they explained how they had been able to assist various officers and their families in coping with challenging experiences and situations they were having to deal with. One such family was Alan and Claire Wilkie and their daughter Maisie. SPBF is very pleased - [SPBF announce new Honorary President](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-announce-new-honorary-president/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce that Chief Constable Iain Livingstone QPM, has accepted the boards invitation to become the Funds new Honorary President following his recent appointment as the Chief Constable of Police Scotland. Taking up the position as Honorary President from 1st October, CC Livingstone thanked the board for their - [SPBF AGM 2018](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2018/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 20th August 2018 at the Scottish Police Federation Livingstone Office, Unit 9, Houstoun Interchange Business Park, Livingston, EH54 5DW. All members are invited to attend. - [SPBF AGM 2017](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2017/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 21st August 2017 at the Scottish Police Federation offices, Merrylee House, Unit 5 Westpoint Business Park, 8 Marchfield Drive, Paisley. All members are invited to attend. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Westpoint+Business+Park/@55.8587733,-4.4281614,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x48884ecaf692cf1b:0x635324a654df5e30!8m2!3d55.8588275!4d-4.4266594 - [£32,000 donation to Police Treatment Centre](https://spbf.org.uk/32000-donation-to-police-treatment-centre/) - The SPBF is delighted to support the Police Treatment Centres' £2.5 million redevelopment of Castlebrae. Trustees agreed to donate £32,000 to equip the facilities with 13 new state of the art cardio vascular exercise machines. Watch the video below for a tour of the facilities. https://youtu.be/TjxVxl07gBw - [Proposal to AGM to Change Constitution](https://spbf.org.uk/proposal-to-agm-to-change-constitution/) - The Trustees of the charity are proposing the following change to the constitution. It will be presented to the AGM of the Fund on 22nd August 2016 at Perth Police Station. This resolution is being sought to change Section 67 of the Constitution of the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. Section 67 currently states 67. The - [SPBF AGM 2016](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm-2016/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting will take place in Perth Police Office at 1000 hours Monday 22nd August 2016. All members are invited to attend. - [SPBF donates to Air Ambulance Charity](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-donates-to-air-ambulance-charity/) - Police officers across Scotland have recognised the vital supportive role of air ambulances to their work by backing the country's only charity funded air ambulance helicopter. The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is donating £30,000 to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) in recognition of the aircraft and crew that they claim are proving "saviours" at high - [How we helped Maisie](https://spbf.org.uk/how-we-helped-maisie/) - The SPBF have produced a series of short videos spotlighting some of our work. In them, officers and their families tell us their stories and what the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund has done for them. If you know somebody who needs help then contact us. If you'd like to join the SPBF, make a donation - [How we helped David](https://spbf.org.uk/how-we-helped-david/) - The SPBF have produced a series of short videos spotlighting some of our work. In them, officers and their families tell us their stories and what the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund has done for them. If you know somebody who needs help then contact us. If you'd like to join the SPBF, make a donation - [How we helped Andy](https://spbf.org.uk/how-we-helped-andy/) - The SPBF have produced a series of short videos spotlighting some of our work. In them, officers and their families tell us their stories and what the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund has done for them. If you know somebody who needs help then contact us. If you'd like to join the SPBF, make a donation - [SPBF AGM](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-agm/) - The SPBF AGM will be held in the Lecture Theatre, Fettes Police Station, Edinburgh on Monday 17th August 2015 at 1000 hours. - [Carnegie Harriers Donate to SPBF](https://spbf.org.uk/carnegie-harriers-donate-to-spbf/) - Dunfermline based running club, Carnegie Harriers were delighted to make a donation of £820 recently to the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. This donation was raised from part of the entry fees for the Carnegie Harriers Devilla Forest Trail races held in February. These races start and finish within the grounds of the Scottish Police College - [St Andrews Hospice receives support from SPBF](https://spbf.org.uk/st-andrews-hospice-receives-support-from-spbf/) - Louise O'Donnell of St Andrews Hospice has thanked the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund for the donation of £2000 towards the care and comfort of their patients. St Andrews Hospice is an independent charity providing care and treatment for those living with life threatening illnesses and providing support for loved ones and carers. The Hospice - [Benevolent Fund support goes "Over The Wall"](https://spbf.org.uk/benevolent-fund-support-goes-over-the-wall/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is delighted to support the "Over The Wall " Charity with £18,000 of funding over the next three years. Over The Wall delivers life changing camps for seriously ill children, their siblings and families. The charity has previously been supported by Police Scotland through the provision of its premises at the Scottish Police College, - [Charity Ice Hockey Match](https://spbf.org.uk/charity-ice-hockey-match/) - Fundraiser for Police Benevolent Fund being held at Braehead Arena on Saturday 29 November where the Police Scotland and the UK Firefighter’s Ice Hockey Teams will Face Off at 4pm. Please try to support this event which is being held as part of the Clutha Memorial Evening. - [Election of Trustees](https://spbf.org.uk/election-of-trustees/) - In terms of paragraph 58.2 of the constitution, any member seeking election as a Trustee must intimate in writing his/her intention to do so to the Secretary of the fund at least 14 days prior to the advertised date of the AGM on 18th August 2014. - [2014 AGM](https://spbf.org.uk/2014-agm/) - Notice is hereby given that the second Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund will be held at the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Glasgow, G12 0TA on Tuesday 19th August 2014 at 1800 hours. The Agenda will be posted on the SPBF website, www.spbf.org.uk at least 14 days prior to the meeting date. All - [Donating](https://spbf.org.uk/donating/) - SPBF has opened 2 new ways of donating. You can donate online at http://www.justgiving.com/spbf Or by Texting SPBF13 £1 / £2 / £5 /£10 to 70070 - [Helicopter Crash](https://spbf.org.uk/police-scotland-helicopter-crash/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund wish to extend sincere condolences to the families of all those who have lost loved ones in this tragic incident. Our thoughts and sympathies are with them and also with the friends and colleagues who knew them at this very difficult time. We also wish to recognise the efforts of - [SPBF AGM Agenda](https://spbf.org.uk/spbf-annual-general-meeting-agenda/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund Annual General Meeting will be held at 1700 hours Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, 1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, Glasgow 11th June 2013. An agenda can be downloaded here - [AGM Date Announced](https://spbf.org.uk/agm/) - The charities first AGM will be held at 1600 hours, 11th June 2013 at the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Glasgow to which all members are welcome. Further updates will be posted. - [SPBF is now LIVE](https://spbf.org.uk/scottish-police-benevolent-fund-is-live/) - The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is now love and operating. All applications for assistance from Scottish Police Benevolent Funds are now being considered. ## Pages - [Debt Advice](https://spbf.org.uk/debt-advice/) - There are times when the SPBF or indeed any charity is unable to assist with officers and staff with financial problems alone. The SPBF is not a debt management scheme or able to provide individual financial advice. We are not affiliated to any Scheme or Debt Management company and any advice offered is in no way - [Contact](https://spbf.org.uk/contact/) - Contact Us By Phone 07593267136 or Send us a message: or write to us at The Scottish Police Benevolent Fund c/o RYCA 28 High Street Nairn IV12 4AU Social Media SPBF do have Social Media accounts on Twitter and Facebook, however, these are primarily used to promote the Website and we ask members or people - [Minutes](https://spbf.org.uk/about-us/minutes/) - TRUSTEES MEETINGS and AGM 2025-26 SPBF 2nd Quarterly Board of Trustees Minutes 10 11 2025 SPBF 3rd Quarterly Board of Trustees Minutes 02 02 2026 SPBF Additional Meeting Board of Trustees Minutes 23 02 2026 2024-25 SPBF Annual General Minutes 11 11 2024 SPBF 1st Quarterly Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 24 08 2024 SPBF - [About Us](https://spbf.org.uk/about-us/) - Welcome to the website of the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. The Charity is the official charity of the Police Service of Scotland and aims to deliver high quality Benevolent & Welfare services to improve the quality of life of its membership who are in conditions of need. The Purposes are; the prevention or relief of - [Constitution](https://spbf.org.uk/about-us/constitution/) - The Fund is registered with Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and is a registered SCIO. The Fund operates a Constitution and has produced a Manual of Guidance. Download Adobe Reader to view these documents - [How to Join](https://spbf.org.uk/how-to-apply/) - Membership General Membership is open, on subscription, to serving Police Officers and Staff within The Police Service of Scotland. The current monthly cost to subscribe (As of 1st April 2024) is £1.95, which is deducted before tax from a members salary. 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