POLICE NOW
Police Now's mission is to transform communities, reduce crime and increase the public's confidence in policing, by recruiting and developing outstanding and diverse individuals to be leaders in society and on the policing front line.Police Now, an innovative scheme aiming to transform challenged communities and develop a new generation of inspiring leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that Police Now reported a net expenditure of £2,301,793 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in consolidated funds decreasing from £10,807,983 to £8,506,190. The Trustees confirmed that reserves of £8.5 million remain above the stated policy target of £8.3 million and that there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The target level of reserves required is £8.3m.” — page 9
“During the current year, five members of the Board of Trustees had responsibilities with the Police Service. Helen Ball was an Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police Service. Louisa Rolfe is an Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police Service. Rhammel Afflick is a Special Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Service. Lara Tyrell-Moore resigned on 17 August 2023 and is a Detective Constable in Devon and Cornwall Police. Amelia Tanner appointed 17 August 2023 and resigned 15 March 2024 was a Detective Inspector in Thames Valley Police.” — page 32
“Police Now is the sole shareholder of Police Now Enterprises Limited, a trading subsidiary and company limited by guarantee.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kurtis Christoforides — Chief Executive Officer
- Penny Jerrum — Chief Operating Officer
- Clare Power — Chief Marketing Officer
- Julie Anisiobi — Programme Director
- Amanda Day — Head of Finance, IT, and Governance
- Erik Rivas — Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications
- Katryna Smyth — Head of Recruitment, Data and Intelligence
- Millie Tanner — Head of Programme Delivery
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Caitlin Helen Kinsella
- DOMINIC LAWRENCE CHARLESWORTH FRY
- HELEN ELIZABETH BALL
- JAMES BOWLER
- Jason Hogg
- Louisa Helen Rolfe
- Maia Jane Thomson
- Peter Freedman
- Simon Woolley Lord
- Victoria Sarah Hoare Tillbrook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £11.1m | £11.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £10.5m | £12.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £12.6m | £12.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £13.3m | £11.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £17.0m | £12.2m |
Common questions
Is POLICE NOW financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that Police Now reported a net expenditure of £2,301,793 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in consolidated funds decreasing from £10,807,983 to £8,506,190. The Trustees confirmed that reserves of £8.5 million remain above the stated policy target of £8.3 million and that there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.