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Photo, 22 Aug 16:35

Jeff of all charities 🌟

A member of Met Police staff who dedicated the last 13 years of his service to the 999 emergency call centre, to save lives and protect the public, has been recognised for his devotion to charity work.

Jeff Hancock, who joined the Met in 1991, has raised over £100,000 for 64 different charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, Help for Heroes, Poppy Appeal, Neuroblastoma Alliance UK and Child Victims of Crime UK.

Today, we want to highlight Jeff's outstanding efforts which were recently recognised as part of the Queen's Birthday honours where he was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM).

Jeff's willingness to help people is reflected in his day-to-day policing role where he is responsible for the welfare of those answering the 1000s of calls from the public who are potentially having the worst day of their lives.

Jeff has raised an astounding £30,000 for GOSH alone. In recognition of his dedication, they presented him with a painting created by one of the children receiving care at the hospital. It now hangs with pride at our call centre in Hendon.

Following the untimely passing of a friend and colleague, he was inspired to organise a 30-mile charity walk to raise funds for the charity Marie Curie. This has become an annual fundraiser which is now in its ninth year and has raised nearly £11,000 to date. For the 10th Anniversary of his charity walk, Jeff plans to walk a staggering 84 miles along Hadrian’s wall over the course of four days.

He also organises charity golf days, fundraising collections, dress-down days and bake sales for a range of good causes – all in his own time.

Jeff said: “I am truly humbled by this award. I have never looked for recognition for what I do as it has always been about the charities and those they support. This is an incredible honour and I am very grateful for all those who have stood by me over the years and this is also recognition for the invaluable part they have played as well.”

Jeff will continue his charitable efforts and is currently making plans to collect items for Christmas parcels to be delivered to Armed Forces serving overseas.

Congratulations Jeff!