Fundraisers & Supporters
We are very grateful to all
& to those who wish to
remain anonymous for
their generous support of
these exceptional police dogs
in their retirement
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Listed below are only SOME of our supporters
BELFAIRS 55+ SOCIAL CLUB
Received a talk by Nikki Godfrey
who very kindly nominated ERPDF as her charity of choice for a donation. How very kind.
May 2025.
£60
ALL ABOUT DOGS
Hylands Park
Invited by Essex Police Dog Section
to join their stand.
Meet & Greet by
RPD Copper, Cain,
and siblings
Ruby & Roscoe
Amazing donations.
4th May 2025
£525
Brentwood & District Dog Training Society
Very kind & generous donation.
April 2025
£200
Alicia's Obedience Dog Training
Held a Coffee Morning/Raffle
AODT are regular and wonderful
supporters of ERPDF.
Many thanks to Humans & Dogs
for their excellent support.
April 2025
£100
In Loving Memory of May Abbott
from Steven Abbott
A kind donation.
2nd April 2025
Jason Grieve
Had a monetary bonus in connection with his business and said that he knew about the work of ERPDF and "Couldn't think of a better choice."
Tributes to Barry Hutley
1937 - 2024.
Barry passed away on
13th December 2024, aged 87 years. A much loved Husband of Helen, adored Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.Good friend to so many.
Barry had always supported ERPDF.
His son Steve Hutley, a former
Essex Police Dog Handler, had been the bridge between us.
We are honoured that Helen & family decided that ERPDF should be the charity to benefit from the loving & generous donations in loving tribute to Barry. Always remembered.
March 2025
£510
Ingatestone Saddlery
Public ERPDF Collection Pot
displayed at their store.
Thanks to all.
March 2025
£52
University of the Third Age (U3A)
Hullbridge
After receiving a talk about
online safety & scam awareness
by PC Gavin Saunders
They made a generous donation
to ERPDF. Thank you.
March 2025
£100
Essex Police
Braintree Tuck Shop
Officers & Staff agreed that
ERPDF should benefit from
their profits. With a very kind
& generous donation.
Thank you so much.
Dec 2024
£2,554.69p
Christmas Dip 2024
Justin bravely took on the
challenge of the Christmas Dip at Clacton on Sea.
He raised a wonderful amount.
25th Dec 2024
£73
Kay Abbey
Donated in lieu of sending
Christmas Cards.
Thank you so much.
Dec 2024
£50
Pauline & Bob Barnard
Celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Instead of gifts they asked for donations to ERPDF in tribute to
RPD Comet
Police Dog Comet was handled by
PC Darren Barnard & retired to spend his retirement with him & his family.
Dec 2024
£410
Donation from CP
Another very kind and generous donation received.
All donation are used solely for
vet & welfare costs.
Dec 2024
£300
Benfleet Working Trials Society
Christmas Fund Hour
fund raiser for ERPDF.
Thank you.
Dec 2024
£100
Clay Shoot
Held by Peter & Sue Davies
Thank you to ALL involved from the Dog Section & Puppy Walkers
& their lovely families.
Food quality control by
RPD Ruby & RPD Vin
7 Sept 2024
£435
Golf Charity Day
Organised by Paul & Jo Maleary
Fabulous support from so many:
RPD Copper with Jerry & Sharon
RPD Raven with Mim
RPD Roscoe with Trevor
Serving Officers,
Retired Officers,
Public,
Friends from USA.
Huge Thank You to
Braintree Golf Club
Photos by Colin Shead
14th August 2024
£1,500
Big Family Weekend
arranged by
Essex Police Sports Association
Fundraising Stall by
Elaine (Trustee) &
Jo
Supported by
RPDs Dougie, Poppy, Raven, & Vin
27th July 2024
£534.03p
Essex Volunteer Police Cadets
Annual Parade
Fundraiser for ERPDF
Thanks to all the Cadets,
Cadet Leaders
DCC Andy Prophet &
Essex Police for their support.
RPD Vin says Thank You !
13 July 2024
£448
Essex Young Farmers Show
Essex Police Dog Section
kindly invited us to join them
at their stall.
We had RPDs to meet & greet.
RPD Copper,
RPD Roscoe,
RPD Vin
Lots of our super volunteers.
Lots of wonder supporters.
19th May 2024
£1,203.91p
All About Dogs
Essex Police Dog Section
kindly invited us to join them
at their stall.
We had RPDs to meet & greet.
RPD Copper,
RPD Roscoe,
RPD Vin
Lots of our super volunteers.
Lots of wonder supporters.
5th May 2024
£526.23p
Donation by CP
Another very kind and generous donation received.
All donations are used solely
for vet & welfare costs.
Dec 2023
£350
Bake Sale
Nathan baked these goodies and then held three fundraisers in
Chelmsford, Rochford & Southend
offices of Essex Police.
Many thanks to Essex Police for
their support yet again.
Jerry & RPD Copper called in
to thank Nathan for his wonderful
support of RPDs.
Dec 2023.
£340
Non-Uniform Day & Raffle
Manuella gained permission for this fundraiser to be held at
Essex Police Control Room
Fantastic support for RPDs.
30th Dec 2023
£250
Full Chelmsford Marathon
Liam Michaels
Liam completed the 26.2 Miles
raising money for Essex RPDs.
In memory of his own family dog
RPD Taz Page: In Memorium
15th October 2023
£720
70th Anniversary Dinner
Essex Police Dog Section
Fundraiser Raffle and the proceeds from the very happy event were
donated to ERPDF.
Our Patron Lady Ruggles-Brise DL
& The Board of Trustees
were honoured to be part of the celebrations.
Grateful thanks to
Chief Constable Harrington
Inspector Habbershaw
Organisers:
Sara Dean & Hayley Peek
& Thanks to many many more.
13th October 2023
£2,585
Peaks4Paws
Damian & Anita Partis
Ben Nevis 25th Sept
Scalfell Pike 26th Sept
Snowdon 27th Sept Closed.
Despite bad weather conditions
& closure of Snowdon.
September 2023
£375
Charity Golf Day
Braintree Golf Club
Organised by Paul & Jo Maleary
with support from
Jerry & RPD Copper
Kip & RPD Fidget,
Amanda & RPD Frankie,
Jade & Steve & RPD Razor
WATCH THE DAY UNFOLD
16th August 2023
£1,000
Clayshoot
Organised by Sue & Peter Davies and Michael Magin
A great time had by all (in the rain!) including
RPDs Tia & Ruby
(Sausage Quality Control)
4th August 2023
£360
Donations in Tribute to
David Bryan Morris
1929 to 2023
Known as Bry to his family & friends.
Former Inspector in Essex Police.
Great family man and lover of
German Shepherds.
We are honoured to have been nominated as a charity of choice by
Bryan's dear wife Jill Morris
May 2023
£710
Essex Police Student Intake 04/22 Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta & Echo Classes)
Alfie HUNNABLE (Class Alpha)
Dean HORTON (Alpha class)
Gracie TAYLOR (Class Bravo)
Lauren AINSLIE (Class Charlie)
Charlotte BROWN (Class Delta)
Monica GATES (Class Echo)
Presentation Cheque to Trustee Frank Belgrove
at their Pass Out in March. They raised an amazing amount for ERPDF.
All monies received.
May 2023
£3,900
All About Dogs
Hylands Park
Jerry, Sharon & Sophie with
RPD Copper
Trevor, Sarah, Ava & Oscar with
RPD Roscoe
Peter & Sue with
RPD Tia
Zip & family with
RPD Fidget
Claire & family with
RPD Cain
Mandy with
RPD Baloo
30th April 2023
£710
Scottish K9 Memorial
Very kindly made a generous donation - this was because they had successfully completed their mission to erect a memorial. They distributed the remain funds.
We are overwhelmed by their kindness & generosity to ERPDF.
April 2023
Frank
Left a legacy to ERPDF.
He loved German Shepherds.
We are extremely grateful to Irene his sister for making sure Frank's wishes were fulfilled.
6th March 2023
Hockley & District Dog Training Club.
Due to circumstances beyond their control they decided to close the club.
Kay Abbey nominated ERPDF to receive some of their existing funds.
British Petroleum
Very kind & generous
match-funding of
SkyDive (28 Aug 2022)
Damian Partis,
Nick Partis
Phoebe Partis,
Natalia Roberts
Shane Mead,
Andy Hunwicks
Organiser & Ground Support
Anita Partis
2nd January 2023
£2,235
Making a grand total of
£4,470
Donation
CP
December 2022
£400
Essex Police Dog Section
Sweepstake, Raffle.
December 2022
£155
Christmas Day Dip
Essex Children's Home.
Brave young people &
staff fundraising at
Clacton on Sea
Greeted by Frank as Santa.
25th December 2022
£350 - so far...
Essex Canine Hydrotherapy
Donation
December 2022
£200
Benfleet Working Trials Society
Dec 2022
£75
Sadie aged 9 yrs
Completed a 2.5 mile sponsored
bike ride around her village
to raise money for
Essex Retired Police Dogs.
Here with her dogs Axle & Ziggy.
Thank you Sadie for your
very kind support.
Sadie raised
£40
Nov 2022.
Ruth & Greg Plant
Quiz Fundraiser
October 2022
£100
SkyDivers
Damian Partis
Nick Partis
Phoebe Partis
Natalia Roberts
Shane Mead
Andy Hunwicks
Organiser & Ground Support
Anita Partis
Special Thanks to
Wiltshire Dog Section
Ian Partington and
Darren Willis & PDs for
Greeting the SkyDive Team
Sunday 28th August 2022
Raised so far
£2,235. [see Jan 2023 above]
Alicia's Obedience Dog Training
Kindly held a fundraising
Quiz Night
July 2022
£152.50p
Benfleet Working Trials Society
Kindly held a fundraiser
July 2022
£100
Movement for Good
Awarded ERPDF
June 2022
£1,000
Essex Young Farmers Show
kindly invited to join
Essex Police Dog Unit.
Frank - Trustee
Sharon, Jerry & RPD Copper
Ava, Sarah & RPD Roscoe
Mandy & RPD Baloo
22nd May 2022
£450
In memory of Heidi.
A much loved family member.
Though considered for the role
of police dog, she chose to
stay with her mum.
Heidi had a full & wonderful life with Debra, who she loyally shadowed.
A constant friend who left too soon.
Always remembered with loved.
18th May 2022
Kind donation made.
All About Dogs - Hylands Park
Kerry Hodder, Luke Jones,
Frank Belgrove & Elaine Michaels.
With RPD stars - Copper, Roscoe, Cain, Tia and Ralph.
1st May 2022
£1,070.
Essex Canine Hydrotherapy
Fantastic Christmas Raffle
December 2021
£270
Hamper Donated
By Embark on Raw
Raffle held by
Completely K9 Hydrotherapy
22nd October 2021
£165
Clayshoot & B-B-Q
Held by Sue & Peter
Two teams from
Essex Police Dog Section
Aug 2021
£250
Essex Police
Student Intake V Class 1
Fundraising with
Sales, Raffles, Ice Cream
and
Virtual Walk from
Chelmsford to Las Vegas (approx 5,228 Miles)
30th July 2021
Raised over
£1,600
Benfleet Working Trials Society
Fundraiser
July 2021
£100
Weald Country Show
and
All About Dogs at
Hylands Park with
Essex Police Dog Section
RPD Copper, Baloo & Tex helping the fundraising
May 2021
over £1,000
Essex Police
HQ Chelmsford
Local Policing Team –
C shift
Tuck Shop Fundraiser
March 2021
£39.50p
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In Memory
of
Keith Withers
Keith Withers
Oct 1948 to Jan 2021
with RPD Frankie
Janet Curtis
Handmade Christmas Card Fundraiser
Nov/Dec 2020
£100
Newland Lodge
Nominated by
Ken Hawkes
23 Oct 2020
£100
Easyjet
Nominated by Susan
for charity award.
7 Oct 2020
£250
PP Raw Dog Food
Rayleigh Essex
Collection by Staff and
Customers
7 Oct 2020
£108
Essex Canine Hydrotherapy
Many thanks to Carina & team for their support
Donation
Sept 2020
£200
Jennie Leeder &
Zoe Clark of
Essex Police
Control Room organised non uniform fundraiser & made a chocolate bouquet with
Monty The Dog to be raffled.
Thanks Jennie, Zoe & Ali
6th Aug 2020
£187.62p
Alicia of
Alicia's Obedience Dog Training &
Cath of Canine Concern organised
The Online Dogtopia Show June 2020 raised £1,320 for:-
Canine Concern, Passionate about Hardie Park, and
Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund
June 2020
Each received £440
Tom Hodder
Tom & wife Kerry
adopted RPD Jonno many years ago.
Kerry set up a memorial fund in Tom's honour for donations to ERPDF.
RIP Tom Hodder.
April 2020
WOW - Witham
Legally Blonde.
By kind permission of
Steve Rogers Chairman
collections after each performance by Jerry &
RPD Copper
Feb 2020
£810
Leigh Crime Prevention Panel - Les & Sharon
Presenting donation to
Eric &
Amanda Pollard with
RPD Frankie
21st Jan 2020
£455.57p
Stansted Chamber of Commerce
Auction of signed framed photos of
Cristiano Ronaldo
Jan 2020
£150
Benfleet Working Trials Society
Fundraiser
Dec 2019
£65.50p
Special Constables
3 Peaks Challenge
Fundraiser
Dec 2019
£1,000
Essex Chamber of Commerce
Collection at their Christmas Event
by RPD Baloo
5 Dec 2019
£333.60p
Essex Canine Hydrotherapy
Kind donations
Nov 2019
£160 &
Christmas Raffle
Dec 2019
£235
Student Officers
Intake M Class 1
Undertook fundraising
throughout their training.
Cheque presented at
Pass Out on
15 Nov 2019
£1,582
EP Volunteer Cadets
Epping
14 Sept 2019
£174
ERPDF Stall
£511
The Odd One Out
Public House
Colchester
Auction/Raffle/Collection
August 2019
£930
Essex Dog Day
Frank, Ronnie, Jess,
Carla & Rosalie,
Kerry & RPD Jonno
Jerry & RPD Copper
25th August 2019
£746
Co-op Green Token
Cheque awarded at
Wivenhoe Branch to
RPD Studs
24 August 2019
£500
Clay Shoot & BBQ
organised by
Sue & Peter Davies
courtesy of
RPD Tia & Ruby
August 2019
£230
Ingatestone Saddlery
Collection
July 2019
£94
Great British Brownie Bake Off at PHQ
Emily & Team
22nd July 2019
Raised
£53.20p
Benfleet Working Trials Society
Fundraiser
7th July 2019
£100
1st Maldon Girl Guides
Fundraiser
July 2019
£150
Fat Hen Photo Shoot
Fundraiser
5th July 2019
£440
Stansted Chamber of Commerce
Julie & RPD Baloo
Fundraiser
20th June 2019
£500
3 Peaks Challenge
Seventeen Police Officers from Sandon Dog Section
on their days off climbed the three “main” summits in North, Mid and South Wales a walking distance of
17 miles with a total ascent of 2,334 metres.
Took 24 hours to complete -
a tough challenge both mentally & phsyically.
17 May 2019
Raised SO FAR
£5,000 plus and £756 at follow up event
Essex Young Farmers Show.
Sible Hedingham
Dog Show
Eric & Helen
11th May 2019
£40
Cakes & Bakes Sale
Hayley & Mark with
PD Holly & PD Buddy
at Stansted Airport
1st May 2019
£530
Anonymous donation
received on
19 April 2019
£200
Bake-Off
Competition at
Sandon Dog Section
Organised by
Joanne & Lynsey
3 April 2019
£165
Ch Insp Ronnie Egan
Ran in the
Colchester Half Marathon
13 Miles in 2hrs 31mins
All for Essex RPDs
24 March 2019
£510
Andy Fidgett with
former PDs Ned & Ozzy
Andy is a retired
Police Dog Handler of British Transport Police.
Donated part of his
Birthday Money.
March 2019
£170
VG Retired Friends
Group for Retired Officers & Staff of Essex Police.
Held a Raffle.
15 February 2019.
£110
Student Police Constables of
Intake I Class 2
Kindly chose ERPDF
to fundraise for during
their training.
8 February 2019
£1,371.50p
Essex Police Federation
Steve Taylor, Jackie Card
meeting RPD Baloo with her new owner Mandy.
6 February 2019
£500
Kim, Emma & Shenarda
donated huge bag of
dog toys, leads, grooming equipment & coats etc.
20 December 2018.
We will sell these at
Summer 2019 events.
Ian & Dionne with
RPD Studsy
present cheque to
Lady Ruggles-Brise &
Lord Petre
14 October 2018
£275
Student Police Constables of
Intake G Class 1
Kindly chose ERPDF
to fundraise for during
their training.
21 September 2018
£2,087.46p
Essex Dog Day
ERPDF volunteers
Eric, Wendy, Helen, Simon & Frank.
Star Guest RPD Tia.
26 August 2018.
£327
Oldbury Hill Caravan Site
Counter Collection
26 July 2018
£83.40p
Tim & Emma
Certificate for
Holding a table sale with
RPD Cesar & RPD Scout
4 July 2018
£317
Essex Police Sports Association
Selling ERPDF
Merchandise.
July 2018
£62
Ingatestone Saddlery Centre
Desk Collecting Pot
June 2018.
£48
Great Baddow Dog Training Club
Christmas Dance, Raffle & Tombola. 2017/18
£200
Trudy King held
a yard sale & donated
soft toys for tombola.
April 2018
£76.60p
Lent Fundraiser
Criminal Justice Dept
of Essex Police Colchester.
March 2018
£240
Tina Cooper
Shaved Off
most of her hair
& donated it to a
children's charity
Little Princess Trust
& she raised money
for ERPDF
Feb 2018
£160
Bake Off at Sandon
organised by:
Jo, Maria & Lynsey
Essex Police Dog Section
Supported by Handlers,
Officers, Puppy Walkers.
Judges:
Lady Ruggles-Brise DL
Graham Furnival
Frank Belgrove
Winning Cake - "Penquin"
All cakes Marvellous !
4 Dec 2017
£238
Kobi Fundraiser
Nov 2017
Total: £2,862.30p
**Thank You **
Essex Canine
Hydrotherapy for
Retired Police Dogs
& Donations
Nov 2017
£125
Quiz Night by
Alicia's Obedience
Dog Training AODT
aodt-dogtraining.co.uk
Sept 2017
£321
The Essex Lottery Launch Day at County Hall Chelmsford.
Lady Ruggles-Brise DL
Patron of ERPDF,
Jerry & RPD Copper, Eric, Cllr Aldridge Chairman of Essex County Council
& Frank
11 Oct 2017
Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce
Fundraiser.
Frank, David,
Lady Ruggles-Brise &
Graham - RPD King
£1,502. (June 2017)
ERPDF Volunteers at Essex Dog Day
Crix
27 August 2017
£577
Alicia's Obedience
Dog Training AODT
aodt-dogtraining.co.uk
Onesie Walk fundraiser
February 2017
£615
Stansted Airport
Chamber of Commerce
Ignition On Line
Vicky presenting cheque
to Supt Adrian Coombes
PC Amanda Pollard &
PD Bruno on behalf of
ERPDF
28 February 2017
£250
Stansted Airport
Chamber of Commerce
Chair Julie Budden
presenting cheque to
Insp Lee Devall who
accepted the donation
on behalf of ERPDF
January 2017
£300
http://countrymantic.photoshelter.com/gallery-list
Ellie Ingram
Countrymantics
Supports ERPDF
with superb images
Retired PD Gus
receiving his
Service Medal
10 September 2016
Essex Police
Epping Volunteer Cadets
Held fundraising events
9th July &
10 September 2016
£200
Katimba Canines katimbacanines.co.uk
Held a Dog Show in
Sudbury Suffolk
30 July 2016
£400
Linda & Tina
Held a stall at
Alresford Fete Essex
2 July 2016
£115
Jamie, Lucy, Emily & Callum
Completed 5k Sponsored Run
3 June 2016
£300
Elmstead WI talk by
Chair of ERPDF Linda & Demo by Dog Handler & Ludo
24 May 2016
£100
Steven Keddy & Sally Morris
Baked a Cake for Kato
to help with vet fees
4 March 2016
£105
Peter David Day
Peter was a great animal
lover - seen here with his
daughter's dog
German Shepherd Oscar.
Peter's family and friends
set up a memorial fund in
his honour.
Peter passed away
22 November 2015.
In February 2016 they very kindly
donated £420 to ERPDF.
Karen's Sponsored Swim
of 3 miles
Karen Pownall
Completed in 2 hrs 9 mins
14 December 2015
£1,135
Bake Off at
Essex Police Dog Section
Sandon Dog Kennels
on 2 December 2015
Organised by
Joanne & Maria
Essex Police Dog Section
Supported by Handlers,
Officers, Puppy Walkers
& EP Animal Welfare Group
Raised over £255 (2015)
ERPDF Tuck Shop
Saffron Walden
Run by PCs
Supported by Team
Raised over £400 (2015)
Pier Avenue Players
Clacton
Talk by Chair Linda Belgrove
21 November 2015
£150
Talk at Engaines WI
Little Clacton by
Chair Linda Belgrove &
PC Pollard & PD Bruno
12 November 2015
Raised over £100
Raffle Winner Milly
with her prize
Big Brown Teddy Bear
Denis chose the ticket
No.22
Great support at
Essex Dog Day
30 Aug 2015
Essex Dog Day
PC Amanda & PD Bruno,
Tina, Linzi,Dan & RPD Reg
& Chair Linda Belgrove
30 August 2015
£300
Tim & Emma with
RPD Kaiser
(German Shepherd) and
RPD Scout (Labrador)
Held a mini Dog Show.
Being presented with a
Certificate of Thanks by
ERPDF Chair Linda Belgrove
Raised £251 (2015)
Pippa Reeve &
Sam Kempley
Ran Hordon on the Hill Run
10 km on
28 June 2015
Raised over £300
Completely K9
Canvey Island
www.completelyk9.co.uk
Sponsored Dog Swim
Raised over £2,240 (2015)
La Cava*
Wivenhoe
Sponsored dinner
Talk given by
Chair Linda Belgrove
Raised over £400 (2015)
Richard Boyd DL (on left)
arranged the fundraising
meal at:
*La Cava, Wivenhoe.
Special Guest Lord Petre
(on right) (2015)
Joanne, Maria & Helen
Sandon Kennels
Essex Police Dog Section
Sponsored Bake Off
Raised over £240 (2013)
Raised over £250 (2014)
Raised over £255 (2015)
Eric Adams & family
in loving memory of
Ann Adams who was a
core member of ERPDF
Donated over £350 and
The Ann Adams Cup
to be presented to the
Calendar Front Cover
Photo Winner each year.
Prettygate Primary School
Holding the Certificate from
ERPDF in recognition of
their fundraising
Raised over £160 (2014)
Alicia's Obedience Dog
Training AODT
aodt-dogtraining.co.uk
Right - Lady Ruggles-Brise
Our Patron.
Left - Steve & RPD Gus
Raised over £250 (2013)
Alfie Beardie
@AlfieBeardie
www.alfieslaw.co.uk
with £2 Tuesday
Raised £132
Essex Police Dog Section
60th Anniversary
Sponsored Dinner & Dance
Raised over £400 (2013)
Luke Warrington
pictured with RPD Taz
Sponsored swim
Raised £210 (2013)
Trudy King
donated her birthday
money to ERPDF
£250 (August 2013)
Ingatestone & Fryerning
Cub Scouts
pictured with RPD Taz
Sponsored Silence
Arranged by Elaine Michaels
with Linda Belgrove &
PC Amanda Pollard.
Raised £410.50p (2013)
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