Federation welcomes merger of UK police memorial charities

5 May 2023

Hertfordshire Police Federation chair Luke Mitchell says fallen police officers will never be forgotten as he welcomed the merger of two police memorial charities.

The National Police Memorial Day and the Police Roll of Honour Trust have joined forces to create the Police Remembrance Trust.

Luke said: “It makes a lot of sense to bring the work and the expertise of these two fantastic charities together.

“The new Police Remembrance Trust will continue to work to ensure that fallen officers will not be forgotten and that their families will not be forgotten either.

“It’s absolutely vital that we keep memories alive and that we’re committed to support loved ones left behind.”

The two charities are officially merged to create the Police Remembrance Trust

The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham MBE, newly-elected chair of the Police Remembrance Trust, said: “This is a huge moment in the history of these two charities.

“We believe that together we can build on their vision, work and commitment.

“To all who have been involved with National Police Memorial Day and the Police Roll of Honour Trust, we are grateful for your support over the years and invite you to remain on this journey with us with continuing commitment and enthusiasm.”

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for a special weekend to mark the 20th anniversary of the National Police Memorial Day, which this year will be held in Cardiff.

There will be a performance by the British Police Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 23 September in St David’s Hall, Cardiff. The service itself will be held on Sunday 24 September, also in St David’s Hall in Cardiff.