The Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependants' Trust (The Trust) was established in 1993 and was registered as a Charitable Trust on June 26, 1996 in accordance with the provisions of the Registrations of Record Acts Chapter 193, and can be found in the Registrar General's Records volume 6706 Pages 377 to 395.

The Trust was the brainchild of a permanent resident who wanted to make a contribution in his newly adopted country of residence. A substantial contribution was received in 1993, and an annual contribution has been received thereafter.

Patron
The patron of the Trust is the Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Objectives

1. Assisting, on the basis of need, the dependants of Police Officers* who die as a result of injuries sustained during the course of duty.
2. Assisting police officers who have become incapacitated as a result of physical or mental injury sustained during the course of duty and the dependants of such officers.

*Members of Police Force, Local, District and Special Constables, Beach & Traffic Wardens, Police Reserves, Supernumerary Police Officers and Police Cadets.

Organizational Structure

The Trust comprises a Board of Trustees and a Management Committee.

Trustees

• Hon. Justice Emmanuel Osadabey (Ret)-Chairman
• Mr. Ellison E. Greenslade, QPM, MBA, Commissioner of Police
• Mr. Quinn McCartney, QPM, MSc, BSc, AA, Deputy Commissioner of Police
  
• Mr. Gilbert Lloyd
• Mr. Grafton Ifill, Former Commandant, Royal Bahamas Police Force Reserves
  
• Mr. Clifford A. Johnson-Deputy Chairperson Fund-Raising
• Mr. John Dorrence III
• Mr. Edward Fitzgerald
• Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Phillips
• Ms. Vernita Johnson
• Mr. Hugh Sands
• Mrs. Caroline Major
  
• Executive Chairman Police Staff Association*
  (*Ex-Officio)

Management Committee

• All Trustees and
• Mr. Edward Fitzgerald (Chairperson Fund-raising)
• Mr. John Dorrance III

Additionally, there is an Administrative Secretary (Mrs. Dorothy Davis-Phillips) to the Trust and an Investigation Officer.

How do we assist?

1. Provide financial assistance for the continued education of the children of police officers
2. Make donations to relieve short-term financial hardships.
3. Direct dependants to agencies of the Government for long term non-financial assistance.

However, it is assisting with the continued education of the children of police officers that isour largest project. Presently, we are providing financial assistance (tuition or supplies) to thirty-one (31) children of deceased or incapacitated police officers. Twenty-eight (28) are in primary or secondary school and three (3) in tertiary level institution.

This is a long-term commitment and the Trust seeks to meet this obligation by appealing to the public for support. The Trustees are grateful for the response from individuals and businesses and we encourage you to continue your generous giving to this very worthy cause.

How can you help?

• By making regular financial contributions to the Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependant's Trust
• By responding positively to direct mail solicitations
• By supporting other fund-raising projects of the Trust.
• By adding the Trust to your list of approved charities and giving generously thereto.

Why support the trust?

The members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, daily put their lives on the line to protect the residents of the Bahamas. Unfortunately, there are times when the worse happens, (death of disability) and innocent children are left without a mother or father to give them the necessities of life.

The Trust cannot ever completely fill the void created by untimely death or disability of a parent, but can contribute towards the creation of avenues that allow the children to grow up to be productive citizens.

The Trustees see their responsibility as a most important one, but need the assistance of the community to fulfill this responsibility.

Contributions may be sent to

The Secretary
The Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependant's Trust
P.O.Box N-458
Nassau, Bahamas
Email:rbpfdependantstrust@hotmail.com