Support police widows

Retired and serving Derbyshire Police officers are being urged to write to their MPs in support of a change to regulations that could lead to pensions for life for all police widows. A template letter and a link to MPs’ addresses can be found on the National Association of Retired Police Officers’ (NARPO) website. The…

Cyclists descend on Yorkshire

One of the key events in the cycling year gets underway just over the Derbyshire border today (2 May) with the start of the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire. Among the riders this year will be Chris Froome, the four-time Tour de France winner, Olympic medallist Mark Cavendish who has won 30 Tour de France stages…

The St George’s Police Children Trust

Positive year for St George’s Trust

More than 200 children benefited from the support of the St George’s Police Children Trust during 2018. The trust helps the children of officers who have died and has now also extended its remit to include children where the partner of a police officer who has lost their life. It currently has 208 beneficiaries, 18…

Holiday Insurance

IMPORTANT NEWS: CHANGES TO TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER

Please note that from 1st June 2019 changes to the travel insurance element of the Derbyshire Benevolent Trust Group Insurance Scheme will mean that members and/or their partners will no longer have cover once they reach the age of 70 years. If you have any questions regarding this change in cover please email the Trust…

Seminar places snapped up

Our latest financial planning seminar has proved so popular that all 12 places were snapped up within days of the date being announced. However, we are now taking down the names of those who may be interested in a similar event in the near future and looking to arrange a further date. The free seminar,…

Fancy a break?

Discounts available at luxury spa hotel Steeped in history and set in parkland near the Clwydian Range in North Wales, Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa is a great setting for a break. And, due to another great Derbyshire Benevolent Trust deal, you can get 20 per cent off the resort’s advertised prices for bed and…

Summer fun at Drayton Manor

If you are looking for something to do with your family over the summer holidays then you need look no further than Drayton Manor. On Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 August, the park is promising a weekend of family fun with Catboy and Owlette from the hit TV series PJ Masks in residence. The…

Look after your finances

Ten reasons why financial planning is important are set out in an article featured in the latest ezine from Cathy Jones, independent financial adviser at Jones and Co. The ezine also includes an article on the benefits of an ISA, ways to support your local community and retirement savings along with company news including details…