Throughout 2009 the Society has continued to support the excellent work carried out by the charity Child Victims of Crime (CVOC), offering Bobby Bears to all our members, subject to a charitable donation being made to the CVOC in return.

Dominic Chambers, Manager of the CVOC had this to say ”As the only National Police Children's Charity, founded by the British Police Rugby Section, Child Victims of Crime are very happy with our link with the Metropolitan Police Friendly Society; the efforts of the Friendly Society staff, and the generosity of its members has helped to ensure we continue to support children whose lives have been affected by crime by giving help and practical, material assistance to the most vulnerable and helpless victims of crime. We believe that the Society's efforts, especially its attendance at Hendon passing-out parades, has raised the profile of both our organisations to our mutual benefit.”

We still have a large number of caramel or brown bears; should you wish obtain one for a charitable donation this can be done by either visiting our website or phoning the Society directly.