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Royal Airforce Red Arrows - Protecting our interests and building relationships globally

We were lucky to arrive as guests of the Red Arrows on a dry day at RAF Waddington.

We helped fund the commemorative stained glass window at Scampton church, to honour and remember all those personnel who have been a part of that community whilst serving at RAF Scampton. The airbase was more recently known as the home of the Red Arrows.

Our visit was delayed by the pandemic and then the decommissioning of RAF Scampton and their move to a new home just south of Lincoln at RAF Waddington.

Our thanks to Squadron Leader, Tom Bould and the team for their kind and generous hospitality. We wish them a safe and successful display season. 

Sidney McKay steps down as Chair of The Police Roll of Honour Trust​

It was a great pleasure to join Sidney and Tricia MacKay with the Ambassador at the American Embassy, London. The occasion marked Sid’s retirement as Chair at the Police Roll of Honour Trust. He will continue to contribute as a Trustee.

The Ambassador was joined by the Commissioner of the metropolis, who paid tribute to Sid’s service and his outstanding contribution to policing and the Police Roll of Honour Trust.

Hearing Star has long been a supporter of the Trust and we look forward to continuing that support.

The Police Treatment Centres benefit from private business collaboration ​

Hearing Star was delighted to utilising their services to raise money for The Police Treatment Centres.

​Kevin Howlett presented a cheque on behalf of the Hearing Star, to Mark Oxley, Head of Clinical Services at The Police Treatment Centres.
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Kevin said "This collaboration was a great success for all and we're delighted to support the Police Community through mental health services through this charity."

http://www.thepolicetreatmentcentres.org/

​Police Roll of Honour Trust - Grant of Royal Charter

In recognition of the Trust's work and it's status as the official source of the United Kingdom's Police Roll of Honour, the Trust was honoured to be granted a Royal Charter by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Charter was affixed with the Great Seal and became a legal document and thus incorporated the Trust in March 2018.

We were delighted to attend the celebration of the award of Royal Charter and share in the recognition the Royal Charter brings. As long-term supporters of the charity, we admire the efforts of the team under the leadership of Chair Sidney MacKay.

Pictured: Left: 
Cressida Dick CBE PM, Commissioner of the Metropolis and Sidney MacKay

It's important to remember the dangers police officers face throughout the year, whilst serving the public.

​Click here to view the Police Roll of Honour Trust website.
Pictured below left:  Marie Jensen representing the Star Benevolent Fund and Mrs Trisha Mackay. 
             Below right: The Royal Charter presentation in Pall Mall.

"Tolerance, Respect and Consensus" - Mike Duggan retires as General Secretary

Pictured left to right: Mike Duggan, CSPA and Kevin Howlett, Director, Hearing Star

Mike Duggan gave a passionate speech on the importance of "Tolerance, Respect and Consensus" in British politics. In his closing message at the AGM, he spoke of the need to remember these core values that should remain the hallmarks of democracy for Britain.

​His comments marked the end of a ten year journey as General Secretary of the Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance (CSPA).

Kevin Howlett said of Mike Duggan;

​"We have only known Mike for a couple of years, yet we feel a sense of loss on his retirement. We're pleased to know that in addition to being an inspirational leader, he is also a music buff with great plans to finally sort out his vast music collection.

We wish him well."