New Trustees for RUC George Cross Foundation sought

The Foundation has a number of statutory functions including marking the sacrifices and honouring the achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

The Minister said: “The Foundation’s functions allow it to recognise a long, proud history of policing in Northern Ireland. It has an important place in the wider policing family and carries out a significant job in providing support to serving and ex-police officers and their families. Those appointed will have a fundamental role to play during their tenure.

“I would encourage anyone who has an interest in policing and who believes they can make a positive contribution to apply.”

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 27 April 2012. Late applications will not be accepted.

Information pack and application form are available through the website by clicking here by telephoning 028 9052 8473, by email to by clicking here, or in writing to RUC GC Foundation 2012, Department of Justice, Policing Policy & Strategy Division, Room A4.01, Block A, Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, BELFAST, BT4 3SG.

The Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation is a Non Executive Public Body established in September 2001 by the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000. Its main statutory functions include the disbursement of funds and funding of projects commensurate with the aim of marking the sacrifices and honouring the achievements of the RUC, as well as supporting the professional development of police officers and innovations in policing by means of bursaries and scholarships, undertaking joint initiatives with the Widows’ Association and other groups within the police family and taking responsibility for the Memorial Garden and a new police museum.

The vacant posts will be available from July 2012 for a term of up to five years and the option for a second term of five years. The posts do not attract any remuneration; however reasonable expenses and allowances will be paid. The time commitment required for the position of Trustee is four days per calendar month. Further information can be found in the information pack which accompanies the application form.

Details of the responsibilities, personal qualities and competences required are contained in the information pack, which should be read in conjunction with this advertisement. The candidate information pack and application form can be provided in alternative formats and applicants requiring assistance will be facilitated on request.