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Fragments of Remembrance

Fragments of Remembrance - Finding Lost Boys is a book written by Jonathan Nicholls and the foreword was written by John Grieve CBE QPM a past Chairman of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund Board of Trustees. The preface was written by a top French Detective and Dick Kerr deputy head of the CIA, who have been on the tours. John is a highly respected author and Tour Guide and founder of the Hamstead PALS out of a North London Police Station. The book is available from Amazon and all good book shops. He has kindly agreed to donate proceeds from any book sales to our charity.

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Death of Her Majesty the Queen

We were all very shocked to hear of the sudden death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our Board of Management would like to pass on our sincere condolences on behalf of our Organisation and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Royal Family, friends and indeed the Country who mourn at this difficult time.

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Thank You to the Wimbledon Foundation

Thank you to the Wimbledon Foundation We would like to place on record our thanks to the Wimbledon Foundation who have provided our fund with additional support over the last year. We, along with all charities were facing uncertainty around funding due to the pandemic. However with the support of Wimbledon we were able to continue to support our families and make grants towards University fees and other educational needs.

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Seasons Greetings

As we approach the end of 2020 it is an opportunity to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those who have lost a loved one and their families and friends. We hope they can find some comfort at this difficult time.

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Thank you to GSUK and the Metropolitan Police

The Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund would like to thank GSUK and the Metropolitan Police for their collaborative initiative raising funds for our charity.

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Behind the Blue Lamp Charity Walk New Date

A 100Km walk in 3 days visiting 25 Metropolitan and City of London Police Stations in order to raise funds for the Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund

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Fundraising in Memory of Edgar Maybanks OBE QPM

We would like to thank the family of Edgar Maybanks OBE QPM who have set up a fundraising page on behalf of our Charity. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

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Edgar Maybanks Past Board Member

It is with deep sadness we have to report the death of Edgar Maybanks. He retired from the Metropolitan Police as a Deputy Assistant Commissioner. One of the many roles he carried out was as a member of the Board of the Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund.

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Corona Virus

Our thoughts are with all who are affected by the current situation and particularly those who have lost a loved one or have someone fighting the virus. Many of our families still have members who are working on the 'front line' and we would like to thank them and all others for their astonishing bravery and dedication to help others.

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150th Anniversary Celebration at St James's Palace

Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund (the oldest police charity in the world) On Wednesday 12th February 2020, we were delighted that our Patron His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge, was present at a reception at St James’s Palace, to mark the 150th Anniversary of the charity.

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150th Anniversary of The Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund

The Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund celebrate their 150th Anniversary having been established on 1st January 1870. An Orphanage opened on 1st October the same year and by December there were 20 children residing. The Orphanage finally closed its doors on 31st July 1937 having looked after 2807 boys and girls.

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Behind the Blue Lamp Charity Walk

A 100Km walk in 3 days visiting 25 Metropolitan and City of London Police Stations in order to raise funds for the Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund

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Thank you Sarah

We are very proud of Sarah who has just completed the London Marathon

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London Marathon Sponsorship

Sarah Pegnall is running the London Marathon in April 2019 and has nominated the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund as her chosen charity. Please visit our 'Support Us' page for full details

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Ridley Bear Appeal

Thank You to the Bishop Ridley Church

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National Police Memorial Day 2018

The National Police Memorial Day took place on Sunday 30th September 2018 at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast

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Met Police Annual Ceremony of Remembrance 2018

Metropolitan Police Annual Ceremony of Remembrance 2018

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Award of Presentation Piece

The Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund were delighted to award our Presentation Piece to Pauline Spowage on her retirement from the Metropolitan Police Federation

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Thank you

Our Board of Management would like to thank all our supporters and donors for their generosity.

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Lord Peter Imbert CVO, QPM, DL

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Lord Imbert CVO, QPM, DL

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80th Anniversary Event

The Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund were delighted our Patron The Duke of Cambridge was able to join us during our 80th Anniversary celebrations at the Guildhall on 27th September 2017.

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Metropolitan and City Police Orphans announce New Royal Patron

The Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund are proud and delighted to announce H.R.H the Duke of Cambridge has agreed to be the Patron of our charity beginning in January 2017.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Chairman awarded Queens Police Medal

We are pleased to announce that our Chairman Neil Basu has been awarded the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in the 2016 Birthday Honours List.

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Phillip Cronin Memorial Award 2015

It was with great pleasure that we were able to announce the winner of the 2nd Phillip Cronin Memorial Award at our annual luncheon again sponsored by DJ Talbot and Associates.

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Sir Howard Vincent's Police Code 1889

Sir Howard Vincent's Police Code 1889 has been re-published and the Orphans Fund will benefit from sales. The original publication was seen as the 'Policeman's guide' and was the forerunner of modern day manuals. The re-publication includes a forward from our current Chairman Neil Basu

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Metropolitan Police Annual Ceremony of Remembrance

The Metropolitan Police Service Annual Ceremony of Remembrance this year took place at Hendon on Thursday 25th June 2015.

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WERE YOU HERE?

WERE YOU A RESIDENT OF THE POLICE ORPHANAGE? The Metropolitan & City Police Orphanage opened in 1870 and was initially based at Wellesley House, before moving to Strawberry Hill, Twickenham. The Orphanage closed in 1937, as more and more parents wished to keep children at home, rather than send them to the Orphanage when a police parent died.

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Chairman of the Orphans Board Promoted

The Board of Management extend their sincere congratulations to our Chairman Neil Basu on his promotion.

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George Churchill-Coleman

In loving memory of George Churchill-Coleman who passed away on Saturday 10th January 2015.

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Phillip Cronin Memorial Award 2014

The Phillip Cronin Memorial Award is an annual presentation agreed by our Board of Management in memory of Phillip who was our Chief Executive for 15 years who sadly died in 2014.

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Peter Smyth at New Scotland Yard

Peter Smyth was delighted to attend New Scotland Yard earlier this year to receive a cheque for £2217.50 from the team at Interserve.

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Phillip Cronin Memorial Award

Following the untimely death of our former Chief Executive Phillip Cronin, who sadly died of cancer earlier this year.

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National Police Memorial Day

Peter Smyth our Chief Executive attended The National Police Memorial Day, which this year took place on Sunday 28th September in the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.

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Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund

Formerly the metropolitan & City Police Orphanage

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