Police Friendly - financial solutions for the entire Police Family

After 132 years of proudly supporting the policing community, Metfriendly is excited to launch Police Friendly, a powerful new chapter in our commitment to delivering first-class financial services to the entire UK Police Family.
Whether you're a serving or retired Police Officer, Police Staff, a Special or a family member, Police Friendly is here for you.
Backed by the trusted legacy of Metfriendly, Police Friendly represents the next chapter in delivering trusted, member-focused support for the broader policing family.
Annette Petchey, CEO said: “We’ve always been here for the Met, and now we’re here for all of UK policing.
“We’re incredibly proud of our 132-year history supporting the policing community, and Metfriendly will continue to serve London forces with the same dedication.
“But Police Friendly makes it clear, no matter where you serve, you can count on us.”
At Police Friendly, policing is at the centre of what we do. We are an organisation driven by the Police community, with every product, service, and decision shaped around the real needs of those who serve.
Annette continued, “From savings to protection, everything we offer is tailored to support the people behind the badge. We are here to help you plan, protect and prepare - with confidence.
We’re the only remaining member-owned mutual society focused solely on policing. That means we exist for our Members, and everything we do is for their benefit. Policing is in our DNA, and our Members are at the heart of every decision we make.”
Policing isn’t an ordinary job. It comes with unique risks, pressure and responsibility, and that calls for financial services that truly understand the reality of the role.
At Police Friendly, we believe that policing deserves more. That’s why we are proud to be:
● not-for-profit: operated for the benefit of the Members and the wider police family
● driven by the needs of Members: shaped by a deep understanding of the Police
● built to serve the entire Police family across the UK: including extended family
As a mutual organisation with no shareholders to satisfy, all surplus is reinvested for the benefit of our Members, ensuring that products remain competitively priced and continually adapted to meet evolving needs.
Key benefits of Police Friendly include:
● specialist savings and investment plans
● life protection products tailored to policing risks
● financial education workshops and webinars
● dedicated, expert member support
● commitment to community and wellbeing initiatives
The products and services offered by Police Friendly are available to serving and former Police Officers and Staff across the UK, and their immediate and extended family members.
The launch of Police Friendly follows the findings of the Police Family Finance Index, a landmark survey conducted by Metfriendly, which gathered responses from more than 10,000 Police Officers and Staff across the UK.
The research revealed significant financial pressure across the policing community:
● 64 per cent of Officers reported experiencing financial concerns
● 17 per cent admitted to missing meals due to lack of money
● 55 per cent said financial stress was seriously affecting their wellbeing
● Among Officers with 1 - 5 years’ service, 24 per cent are considering leaving policing and 18 per cent are exploring taking on a second job
Annette added, “Police Friendly wasn’t created in isolation - current and future members played a key role in shaping it.
The findings from our research reinforce the urgent need for accessible, trusted financial support tailored to the realities of Police life - not just for those in the job, but their loved ones, too.
We’re proud of where we’ve come from, but we’re also looking ahead. Police Friendly allows us to reflect who we are today, and where we’re going. This is an exciting step forward.”
If you are a current Metfriendly Member, there is no need to change how you contact us - everything remains the same.
Find out more about Police Friendly by visiting policefriendly.org.uk