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THE SYI CHARITY AUCTION
THE
SECURITY
BENEVOLENT
FUND
History
The Fund was founded in 2006 as “Here 4U” Since the fund was established, there has been a steady
when the then Master of the Worshipful increase in applications for help from serving and retired
Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP), members and their families from across the security
John Purnell, and his successor, Peter French. profession. The SBF is not in competition with other
They identified the need to create a safety net bodies in the industry. It aims to work alongside and
for the most vulnerable people working in, and support other charities as required. It provides welfare,
retired from the Security Profession, the Blue legal, medical and health related guidance and support
Light Services and the Armed Forces. for current and ex-employees from the security sector.
Many people working in security on the front
line are at the lower end of pay scales and The SBF website gives guidance of how to apply for a
often when illness or injury strikes they need grant from the fund:
help, guidance and support to get back to www.securitybenevolentfund.org
work or to return to normal life. Those who
have retired often have limited financial The SBF aims to provide financial or other practical
resources to help them when problems occur. support for individuals who cannot pay for urgent
In 2010, to avoid confusion with other charities medical treatment or have fallen on hard times and need
it was rebranded as “The Security Benevolent help. This is subject to completion of an application,
Fund” (SBF). which is considered by the trustees, who will not normally
pay money directly to an individual but will settle an
invoice or release funds to a reputable body who will
The SBF is a Reserve Fund within the
wrapper of the WCoSP Charitable Trust supervise the spend.
(Charity No 1088658) and is administered by Many of the requests for SBF support come via other
the Trustees who are an independent body. organisations such as The Royal British Legion or other
The fund was established by a combination of service charities. Requests are reviewed by the SBF
a fund raising appeal to Members of the Welfare Officer who advises the Trustees on the merits
WCoSP and grants from the WCoSP of each application. He is sometimes able to recommend
Charitable Trust, which included funds small emergency payments to resolve an urgent issue.
previously received from the BSIA.
The SBF urgently needs additional funds to assist the
ever-increasing numbers seeking support. We would be
enormously grateful for any donations to the fund.
Please send donations to:
https://www.gofundme.com/the-security-
benevolent-fund
or post to:
The Security Benevolent Fund
Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Security
Professionals
4 Holmere Farm Cottages,
Goose Green, Ashill, Thetford, IP25 7AS
Contact: clerk@wcosp.org
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