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“We’re so proud of all we have achieved
to date which includes raising over £23,000
with the added bonus of improving people’s
fitness and mental health.
“Chris is getting weaker down his left
side and has to use the wheelchair around
the house now. We have got occupational
therapy coming out to measure him for a
bed downstairs as it’s hard work to get him
up the stairs and I’m scared if he falls we will
both go.
“I’m still running and loving it, my medal
rack is getting bigger and I’m so proud of
myself and honestly think I’ve found a new
passion.”
The initial fund-raising target was
£12,000 and when that was reached, it was
increased to £16,140 (Chris’s collar number).
Recent efforts have now seen that figure
surpassed too and the current target stands
at a staggering £27,520, which is Sharon’s
collar number. At the time of writing, more
than £23,500 has been pledged.
Chris, Sharon and the fund-raising team
have been backed by Olympian and
champion marathon runner Paula Radcliffe,
Line of Duty actor Vicky McLure, Ruth Wilson,
star of Luther, and TV personality David
Walliams.
For more information about the Virtual
Two Counties and how to enter, visit the
Desborough and Rothwell Running Club
website. Sharon Johnson with a gift she made for the Primrose Hospice.

Have your say on pay and morale

Members are being urged to take part in
the annual Police Federation pay and
morale survey.
The findings of the survey are used as
evidence in the Federation’s annual
submission to the Police Remuneration
Review Body (PRRB) which advises the
Government on officer pay.
“If members only respond to one
survey this year, I would say that this
should be the one,” says Jon Nott, chair of “The more officers who fill out this l 13 per cent reported never or almost
West Midlands Police Federation. survey, the more weight it gives to our never having enough money to cover
“First and foremost, the Federation will representations on their behalf nationally, all their essentials
collate the results and use them when locally and regionally.” l 95 per cent felt Force morale was low
submitting evidence to PRRB but locally Last year’s survey revealed: l 59 per cent said their morale was
we also use the findings in our discussions l 81 per cent of West Midlands low, and
with the Force and the senior leadership respondents were dissatisfied with their l 70 per cent said they would not
team. overall remuneration, including pay and recommend joining the police to
“This survey gives us a reflection of allowances others.
how officers are feeling about their pay, l 75 per cent felt they were worse off The survey has been issued via the
whether they feel their remuneration financially than they were five years ago Federation’s National Member Database
reflects the roles they undertake and also l 47 per cent reported worrying about the and will close at midnight on Friday 11
how they feel about working in the police state of their finances every day or September.
service. almost every day
• If you need a link to the survey email the Federation office at westmidlandspf@polfed.org

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