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New chapter begins for

WMP Benevolent Fund

new and exciting chapter is about to efforts of rest of the team at Guardians For just £2.00 per month, Benevolent
unfold for the West Midlands Police House,” explains Steve. Fund members’ benefits include:
A Benevolent Fund as staff, committee “It’s my job, going forwards, to reach out Sickness vouchers
members and fund directors welcome Steve to more serving West Midlands Police l £30 high street voucher if you are off sick
Newbury to the team. officers and staff and encourage them to for more than 21 days
Steve took over as new committee join this fantastic fund. l An extra £30 if you are off work for more
secretary and general manager in July as the “With so many member benefits - for than four months.
fund bids a fond and final farewell to its such a minimal cost, it’s the natural choice Help with convalescence
previous secretary, Roz Payne. for WMP colleagues to opt in to during their l Short convalescence and rehab breaks for
Roz, who has worked tirelessly for the police service. I’ve already come to members recovering from injury or
fund for the past 13 years, has finally appreciate the fund’s important work in illness. Members can benefit from a
decided to step down from her duties and providing welfare support, not only during a five-day stay at the multi-million pound
enjoy her retirement. Formal recognition of member’s service but well into their wellbeing centre St Michael’s Lodge in
Roz’s contribution to the Benevolent Fund retirement too.” Lancashire.
was given at our AGM on 29 June by ACC Steve is already familiar with the work of Financial help
Gary Cann. the Benevolent Fund. He joined West l Access to interest free loans or grants in
She will be sorely missed by all of us here Midlands Police in 1989 and, during his times of hardship or distress.
and we wish her a very happy and healthy policing career, he made time to support the Death grant of £3,500
retirement. fund’s work by becoming one of its l Pay out of £3,500 to your chosen
Although Roz will be a tough act to committee members. beneficiary(ies) in the event of your
follow, Steve’s enthusiasm is infectious and “I look forward to the challenge of death. If you have children, we will also
we know he will be the perfect successor. continuing where Roz has left off in pay them £25 per week until their 18th
“Roz has done an amazing job of promoting the fund as a vital and intrinsic birthday.
transforming the Benevolent Fund in recent part of the West Midlands Police family,” Week’s stay at our holiday home in
Steve added.
years, along with the help and tireless
Weymouth Dorset
“ For more information about WMP
l Members can enjoy a week’s stay at
‘Peels Retreat’, the Ben Fund’s holiday
With so many member benefits - for
home, just steps away from the sea in
Weymouth Dorset at hugely reduced
such a minimal cost, it’s the natural
rates.
choice for WMP colleagues to opt in to
during their police service. “ Benevolent Fund visit www.wmpben.co.uk

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