Peelers Charity

Please find the Peelers Charity Application form here

The Peelers Charity was set up by D&C Pol Fed in September 2018 but is an independent charity (Registered charity number 1179980).  It is independent and separate from Devon & Cornwall Police, and the Devon & Cornwall Police Federation, but is supported by them both.  Your application will be considered by the charity's independent board of trustees.

The Peelers aims to relieve the need, hardship or distress of victims, witnesses and other persons adversely affected by actions or behaviour which the police are required to investigate, and do investigate, in the Devon and Cornwall area.  We do this by funding the provision of "small acts of kindness” from Police & Police Staff to those who have been impacted negatively.

Where do you come in?

 We accept applications for assistance from Police Officers or members of Police staff, enabling you to provide further help within the communities you serve. If the application is accepted, the item will be hand delivered by you, serving as a much-needed morale boost for all involved!

The “small acts of kindness” vary depending on the type of crime and extent to which there is consequent hardship to those affected.  Examples of small acts of kindness that could be provided include:

• Food 'treat' hampers
• Bouquets of flowers
• Restaurant vouchers
• Toys

Recipient feedback

“I’m overwhelmed.  It is such a dark time for me but nice to know there are people who are kind and helpful.  This has given me hope, I am so very grateful.”  

"Today I received the most wonderful surprise from two police officers who initially responded to a burglary incident at my home a few weeks ago. I couldn't believe my eyes when they turned up at the door with gifts for me, my partner and unborn baby from the Peelers charity - I felt almost completely speechless. The gifts, which included a teddy bear for my unborn baby and security camera, were just beyond thoughtful.

I just wanted to express my utmost gratitude to your charity, for the most thoughtful gifts and personal letter. It has been an emotionally tough few weeks for our family. This act of pure kindness (along with the two lovely officers I dealt with and other great staff) brought the human element into all of this and really lifted our spirits."

Officer feedback

“It has been a boost to my personal morale and a real ‘pick me upper’ for, not only the victim, but for me too.”

“This is the best thing that’s happened since I started this job; it has absolutely made my day!”

"There are times in this job where we, as police officers, come away from meeting victims and their families thinking 'I just wish there was something more I could do.'  Thank you Peelers for being there in a way that we can’t and for showing our victims that we do care and that we are thinking of them."  

“Thank you so much for sorting this all out – was definitely a really positive experience for me being able to deliver the gifts to them, and share the happiness with them rather than the all bad news I have been passing them throughout the investigation. ”

"The gifts from The Peelers provided some much-needed instant joy to a little girl who has been very sad for some time. I know the cuddly dog has already become a fixture beside her side wherever she goes. Thank you, Peelers, for what you do, it makes a big difference."