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At the end of my

money I still have

some month left!

Do you need support with

your budgeting?

The Rev John Butcher (third from right, front row) with the multi-faith chaplaincy team.
Let the Federation help you with See what your colleagues say: Multi-faith chaplaincy

a free confi dential one-to-one "Caroline helped me put things into perspective
Financial MOT. and come away with a plan that will allow me to
get back control of my finances. I feel in a good
place to move forward." will offer support over
Serving police officer, 2019
Your meeting with Caroline Harris could help you
manage financial issues that may arise throughout "I am very grateful for Caroline's support. She
your police career and into retirement. could see I found the whole situation very
stressful but she took that pressure from me the festive season
and was wonderful. She's a fantastic lady."
If you’re struggling to understand what workplace Serving police officer, 2019
benefits are available to you and your dependants,
George Burrows could help. They have arranged for "Not only did she help me to understand est Midlands Police’s multi-faith The chaplaincy is available to any presence that reminds us of our humanity;
Caroline Harris, a financial welfare specialist with over how the new pension will affect me but chaplains offer support individual or group regardless of faith, to be a pastor to assist people in times of
she also helped me save money!"
25 years' experience, to work alongside the Federation Serving police officer Bennett, 2019 Wthroughout the Christmas period. religious tradition or no faith at all. need; to be a prophet in speaking out
John explained: “It provides a team of
and provide detailed information on the range of Many of their celebratory events have people who are committed to working against real or potential injustice in the
structures.”
pensions and schemes available to you. "Visiting Caroline Harris was well worth been hit by the pandemic but the Reverend together to offer pastoral and spiritual care He added: “Each chaplain will do that in
the time. She helped put my mind at rest with John Butcher BEM, Force chaplain, and his
informed information rather than team of multi-faith Force chaplains will be and support to those who work within the their own way, depending upon their
guess work." offering pastoral support. organisation and to their families. personality, circumstances and how long
Serving police officer Skidmore, 2019 John said: “While it is Christmas, we “It is embedded within, but they can give to their NPU.
Contact the Federation to arrange your have chaplains and faith advisers from independent of, the organisational “The NPU chaplain may well be at
free, confidential one to one support. "Caroline cleared up any doubts about my many faiths in our team. And, although structures and this allows for awards evenings, or be seen out on patrol.
They will certainly be available for support
confidentiality.”
pension and helped me understand my tax
we’re not able to do many of the events we
code better, which has resulted in a tax refund. did last year due to Covid–19, we’re still has a dedicated chaplain or team of in times of crisis whether that is to an
Each neighbourhood police unit (NPU)
0121 752 4900 retirement come and speak to her." celebrating Christmas and supporting chaplains spending time in their unit. and will accept all confidences without
I highly recommend any officer who is close to
individual or to the management team.
“They will be a confidential listening ear
everyone over this festive season.”
Serving police officer Shippam, 2019
There will be a team of advisers from

Volunteering thousands of hours a year,

the multi-faith chaplaincy performs a
faith preaching. This is true regardless of
support from a person of their own faith.
pastoral role, supporting staff and officers different faiths to assist those who require judgment. Chaplaincy is never a vehicle for
Appointments take place at Guardians House at times of stress, concern or crisis. “The chaplaincy team is committed to the faith of the chaplain.”
The chaplains also provide support building up relationships within the More information is available by
around day to day business, help with organisation and to be alongside people in emailing j.butcher@west-midlands.pnn.
West Midlands Police Federation is an Appointed Representative of George Burrows. George Burrows neighbourhood police networking and the good and the not so good times,” John police.uk, by calling him on 07814 573067
is a trading name of Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, which is authorized and regulated
by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Offi ce: Spectrum Building, 7th Floor, 55 Blythswood , provide faith diversity training for officers, said. or by searching ‘Force chaplaincy’ on the
G2 7AT. Registered in Scotland. Company Number: SC108909. www.ajg.com/uk including new recruits to the force. “Their ministry is three-fold; to be a West Midlands Police intranet.
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