In April 2012 a group of volunteers decided that a 'Charity' needed to be formed to help support Retired Police Dogs (RPDs) to ensure there was financial help towards vet and welfare costs.

 

 

It was agreed that:-

• ERPDF would be independent from Essex Police
• ERPDF would be independent from any other charity or organisation
• All involved with ERPDF would be unpaid volunteers.
• A group of 5-6 would form the Board of Trustees.
• If a Trustee has a retired police dog(s) that dog(s) cannot be assisted by the Fund.
• Serving Police Officers and/or Staff would not be permitted to hold office on the Board of Trustees - but would be welcome as volunteers and supporters.
• All awards of financial assistance would be confidential to the Board of Trustees - unless the recipients chose to publicise.