Welsh Police Memorial will be priority for new trust

8 May 2023

An artist’s impression of the proposed memorial.

Police Federation Welsh lead Nicky Ryan says she’s looking forward to working with the new Police Remembrance Trust to establish a Welsh Police Memorial.

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

And Nicky said she was “delighted” to hear that the creation of a Welsh Police Memorial, which is likely to be located off Museum Avenue, near the university in Cardiff, was a priority for the new organisation.

Nicky said: “Hopefully, by merging the two charities, the new Police Remembrance Trust can go from strength to strength.

“And I’m delighted to hear that a new police memorial for Wales remains a priority for the new trust.

“Wales is the only country in the UK without its own memorial dedicated to those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

“I’m looking forward to working with the trust and with colleagues across Wales to create a fitting and lasting tribute to those members of the service who have died while serving the people and communities of Wales.”

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.”

Nicky said she was also looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across policing to Cardiff for the annual National Police Memorial Day later this year.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the National Police Memorial Day.

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.

Nicky said: “Each year, the National Police Memorial Day is an emotional occasion that brings the UK’s policing family together.

“I’m really looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across the four nations to Cardiff in September. It’s important we remember fallen officers and show our support to their families, friends and colleagues.”