THE POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES
THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF ILL HEALTH, DISABILITY OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE AND THE PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE POLICE SERVICE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 5.1 PROVIDE TREATMENT AND/OR FACILITIES FOR ILL OR INJURED POLICE OFFICERS TO SUPPORT THEIR RETURN TO BETTER HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity posted a strong financial result with a total operating surplus of £296,185 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Free reserves were maintained at £12,691,300, which the trustees deem sufficient to cover twelve months' running costs and meet foreseeable short-term funding requirements. The charity holds significant unrestricted assets and has no debt, indicating a stable financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £120,001 - £130,000 1”
“The reserves policy agreed by the Board of Trustees is to maintain freely available reserves to cover twelve month’s running costs, which is approximately £7.6 million.”
“A management charge (inclusive of VAT) of £130,000 (2024: £130,000) has been levied on The Police Children's Charity to cover establishment, administration and wage costs of the Group.”
“During the period the Group received donations of £430,442 (2024: £50,000) from the RUCGC PSNI Benevolent Fund.”
“A management charge (inclusive of VAT) of £130,000 (2024: £130,000) has been levied on The Police Children's Charity to cover establishment, administration and wage costs of the Group.”
“During the period the Group received donations of £430,442 (2024: £50,000) from the RUCGC PSNI Benevolent Fund.”
“A management charge (inclusive of VAT) of £130,000 (2024: £130,000) has been levied on The Police Children's Charity to cover establishment, administration and wage costs of the Group.”
“During the period the Group received donations of £430,442 (2024: £50,000) from the RUCGC PSNI Benevolent Fund.”
“A management charge (inclusive of VAT) of £130,000 (2024: £130,000) has been levied on The Police Children's Charity to cover establishment, administration and wage costs of the Group.”
“During the period the Group received donations of £430,442 (2024: £50,000) from the RUCGC PSNI Benevolent Fund.”
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Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/09/2023)
Trustees
- Liam Kellychair
- ALAN LEES
- Allen James Shaw
- Brian Norman Mills Jones
- Christopher Henry Bentley
- Ciaron David Irvine
- Dr George Norman Haslett
- Elaine McCormill
- John Patrick Robins
- John Skelton
- Lauren Poultney
- Matthew Hamilton
- Nicholas James Smart
- Richard Brian Wood
- Richie Murray
- Robin William Fraser Hay
- Sarah Louise Baker
- Stuart Burns Houston
- Stuart Cowan
- Tim Forber
- Trevor Purcell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £7.9m | £7.6m |
| 31/12/2024 | £7.3m | £7.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £6.8m | £6.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £6.7m | £5.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £6.2m | £5.1m |
Common questions
Is THE POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity posted a strong financial result with a total operating surplus of £296,185 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Free reserves were maintained at £12,691,300, which the trustees deem sufficient to cover twelve months' running costs and meet foreseeable short-term funding requirements. The charity holds significant unrestricted assets and has no debt, indicating a stable financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £120,001 - £130,000 band.
Who funds THE POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES as a grant recipient include Police Care UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Care UK | FY2022 | £2.3m | 1in4 Programme |
| Police Care UK | FY2022 | £23k | Wellbeing Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2020 | £1.4m | Police Treatment Centres 1819 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £7.9m |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £6k |
| GERALD PALMER ELING TRUST COMPANY | 1 | £5k |
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE GRACE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| GLC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- Police Care UK
- The Police Children's Charity
- Flint House Police Rehabilitation
- WEST MIDLANDS POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND
- THE SUSSEX POLICE CHARITABLE TRUST
- BERKSHIRE HEALTH & WELL-BEING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE POLICE TREATMENT CENTRES | £7.9m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Police Care UK | £862k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| The Police Children's Charity | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Flint House Police Rehabilitation | £5.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST MIDLANDS POLICE BENEVOLENT FUND | £323k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SUSSEX POLICE CHARITABLE TRUST | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |