‘Fallen officers never forgotten’ as memorial charities merge

5 May 2023

Suffolk Police Federation chair Darren Harris says fallen police officers will never be forgotten as he welcomed the merger of two police memorial charities.

The new Police Remembrance Trust has been formed from the amalgamation of the National Police Memorial Day and the Police Roll of Honour Trust.

Darren said: “It’s important that we remember fallen officers, pay our respects and show our support to their families, friends and colleagues.

“The creation of the Police Remembrance Trust will bring together the skills and experience of two excellent and trusted charities and make an even stronger voice on behalf of the policing family.

“I look forward to working with the new trust to ensure that our fallen colleagues are never forgotten.”

The historic merger is formally signed off

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.