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Big Church Day Out

The Big Church Day Out – Volunteering Opportunities

In May 2020, over 25,000 people from across the UK & Europe will be joining together for the Big Church Day Out (BCDO) on the Wiston Estate near Steyning, West Sussex.  The annual event has been running since 2009 and has grown to become an exciting weekend-long event for the wider Christian community. 2020 will see the advent of BC Youth, which provides bespoke entertainment and worship for young people.

Each year, over 500 volunteers give their time to ensure the not-for-profit event runs smoothly. For 2020, the Police has been invited to support in a voluntary capacity again, specifically in relation to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults attending the event.   Clare McKnight, has led the team for the last 4 years and will be continuing to do so this year. She is a recently retired police inspector from Sussex Police. We are therefore appealing for individuals who would be willing to assist with the event.

Safeguarding volunteers would be responsible for dealing with lost and separated children, as well as any immediate concerns for vulnerable persons.  In turn, the team also provide a welcoming role for campers when they arrive on the Friday. The volunteers can be either police officers or police staff and would attend as a member of the public, not in a uniformed capacity.  Volunteers do not have to be Christian, just have a heart for serving. 

In return, as well as the opportunity to be part of a great team, volunteers will receive:

  • Free access to the event when not working plus free tickets for immediate family.
  • Free camping onsite (including family) or accommodation at a local conference centre (volunteer only)
  • Free meals (2 per worked day)
  • Refreshments
  • Free T-shirt and Water Bottle.

Support for the event will be provided from Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th May with early and late shifts available. If you would be interested in volunteering at an exciting and vibrant family event or would like further information, then please send your expression of interest to Clare McKnight at clare@bigchurchdayout.com. 

Clare McKnight

Retired Police Officer – Sussex Police

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Big Church Day Out police volunteers needed!

The Big Church Day Out – Volunteering Opportunities

 

This May and June, over 20,000 people from across the UK & Europe will be joining together for the Big Church Day Out (BCDO) on the Wiston Estate near Steyning, West Sussex.  The annual event has been running since 2009 and has grown to become an exciting weekend-long event for the wider Christian community.

 

Each year, over 500 volunteers give their time to ensure the not-for-profit event runs smoothly. For 2019, the Police has been invited to support in a voluntary capacity again, specifically in relation to the safeguarding children and vulnerable adults attending the event.   Clare McKnight, has led the team for the last 3 years and will be continuing to do so this year.  She is a recently retired police inspector from Sussex Police.   We are therefore appealing for individuals who would be willing to assist with the event.

Safeguarding volunteers would be responsible for dealing with lost and separated children, as well as any immediate concerns for vulnerable persons.  They can be either police officers or police staff and would attend as a member of the public, not in a uniformed capacity.

In return, as well as the opportunity to be part of a great team, volunteers will receive:

  • Free access to the event when not working plus free tickets for immediate family.
  • Free camping onsite (including family) or accommodation at a local conference centre (volunteer only)
  • Free meals (2 per worked day)
  • Refreshments

 

Support for the event will be provided from Friday 24th May to Sunday 26th May (South) with early and late shifts available. If you would be interested in volunteering at an exciting and vibrant family event or would like further information, then please send your expression of interest to Clare McKnight at clare@bigchurchdayout.com.

 

Clare McKnight

Retired Police Officer – Sussex Police

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Celebration of Christianity

On the 23rd of October 2018 London Christian Police Family will host Christians from the Met Police, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, National Health Service, British Transport Police, City of London Police & Local Councils who will be meeting together for an evening of Praise, Prayer, worship & Fellowship.

This evening is to light the Bonfire of Christianity within London, over the past year we have seen some terrible events but from them we have seen great courage, selflessness and humanity.

This evening is to Celebrate being a Christian in the Emergency Services and in this wonderful City many of us call home, HillSong UK will be bringing the worship, Canon J.John will bring Gods word.

For anyone wishing to attend please click here to apply for tickets, or for further information contact us

 

 

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Christmas Tree Project

Spreading the Christmas cheer

We’ve launched our biggest ever charity event to ensure thousands of children across the capital receive a special Christmas present this year.

Commissioner Cressida Dick was joined by poster competition winner Lavinia Zimarino, aged 10 and from Sutton, to get the appeal underway by turning on the Christmas tree lights outside New Scotland Yard for the first time, at the Met’s new HQ.

The Met’s Christmas Tree Project has been an annual event since 2012, spreading its cheer across London with trees being lit up by officers outside police stations and in other public places in all of London’s 32 boroughs to ensure more children in need have a present delivered to them in time for Christmas Day.

Lavinia’s police sleigh and Christmas tree poster design was chosen from over 4,000 entries from children across London.

Last year’s Christmas tree was placed outside Hyde Park police station while the Met moved to its new home on the Victoria Embankment.

The event resulted in 17,016 gifts being given to children across London and over £20,000 was donated on JustGiving by 493 supporters to go towards presents for children who might not ordinarily get one.

The lights were turned on at 17:30hrs on Tuesday, 14 November, outside New Scotland Yard.

The Commissioner says,“At this time of giving and festivities, we have the opportunity to spread a little joy to those children less fortunate and in care.

“Since our Christmas Tree appeal in 2012, we have seen its success grow year after year. The generosity and goodwill of officers, staff and fellow Londoners, will see the presents delivered to children and young people in care this Christmas.

“My deepest thanks go to all those who donate.”

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, says,“Christmas is a time for giving, and the Met’s Christmas Tree appeal offers a chance to make a real difference to young and vulnerable Londoners in care.

“An incredible amount of money was raised last year with thousands of young people across the capital receiving gifts, and I know Londoners will be just as generous this year. I urge everyone to get involved and let these children know we are thinking of them at Christmas.”

How you can give a gift: 

Londoners are encouraged to get behind the campaign and give a gift by taking a tagged ribbon from a tree on your borough or at New Scotland Yard, and following the instructions on the tag.
You can also visit the online virtual Met Christmas tree at www.met.police.uk/christmastree

In addition, this year members of the public can also donate money if they are unable to buy a gift by visiting the Just Giving webpage at: www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/saferlondon/metxmastree

The gifts will be for children aged from one-week to 17-years-old and benefit those in need across all London boroughs. The children are currently being cared for by foster parents, in residential care homes, in refuges, in hospitals, or are children from low income families.

The suggested spend for gifts this year is no more than £20.

All gifts will be delivered to the children before Christmas Day