About
About
The Cambridgeshire Police Shrievalty Trust is a registered charity which was formed in 1999 to improve community safety in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The name of the Trust reflects the fact that two organisations were primarily responsible for its creation – Cambridgeshire Constabulary and The Office of High Sheriff. The Bobby Scheme was established in 2001 by the Cambridgeshire Police Shrievalty Trust and so far, has helped secure over 34,000 homes.
The Bobby Scheme’s aim is to reduce crime and the fear of crime, of older, vulnerable, and disabled people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, thereby improving their quality of life, personal safety, and increasing independence.
The Bobby Scheme makes a tremendous impact on people’s lives - our independent charity services are tangible, caring, and empowering. homes of older, vulnerable people and domestic abuse victims in our county. To reduce the opportunities for crime in the community and reduce repeat incidents of crime.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our staff are retired officers. They wear a uniform and have clear identification. They will drive a livered van and will not call without prior arrangement unless invited to do so.
Following an appointment set up by the Bobby Scheme office staff, one of our skilled staff will visit, they will assess, advise, and install whatever is needed in the way of locks, door chains, bolts, and window alarms. More recently Ring products used in conjunction with WI-FI and smart devices have become very popular, however these products although can be installed free of charge, require a payment which is charged at the cost price.
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention & Priority Service Register.
The Bobby Scheme works with Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service to improve fire safety awareness. When our staff visit your property, they will check as well as fit smoke alarms, carbon monoxide monitors and heat detectors, where appropriate. If a fire safety assessment is required, they will refer the occupant to Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS).
Also working in partnership with Anglian Water, our staff will introduce and register residents to the Anglian Water Priority Service Register. This will help residents to be protected against bogus callers, and assist if they are in need of financial assistance with their water bills.
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say...
See what our happy clients say about our service.
I have had the pleasure
Beyond their frontline work, they have offered training at times that suit us rather than themselves, demonstrating their commitment and flexibility. I cannot speak highly enough of this team. They are always accessible, always willing to pick up the phone, and always ready to offer guidance.
As a social prescriber, I work with many vulnerable people, from those struggling with hoarding to those with severe mental health challenges. The Bobbies Scheme consistently approaches these situations with compassion, provides valuable feedback, and does everything they can to improve the lives of those they support. Their dedication is exceptional, and I will continue to call on them whenever I can.
Feeling Safer
Once again thank you so much, feeling safer in your own home is so important and thanks to your organisation that is exactly how I feel!
Peace of Mind
Elderly, but vitally active until a couple of years ago, when a serious road accident cause us to become disabled, we were very much in need of help and advice on many fronts including and paramount, safety and security. I contacted the Bobby Scheme.
The Bobby Scheme crime prevention advisors and security specialists encompass the character of the time-honoured bobbies of our past and the unsung heroes of today. The bobby who visited us initially and who still come to our aid, is nothing short of amazing! As is the colleague who assists him. They have given us brilliant advice and assistance on all things relevant to our safety,, not just on burglaries and alarm systems – but on everything else, from scams to smoke alarms, and from reputable to rogue traders.
Today’s world has no need to be frightening for vulnerable elderly while the Bobby Scheme exists. We shall be be forever indebted to it for the very lovely, friendly and invaluable help provided by ‘our’ bobby AND those who assist him and who administer the Cambridgeshire Scheme.
we are of a mind to recommend them to the King for his Honours list.
Scams
Scam Alerts
STOP. CHALLENGE. PROTECT
When receiving a request for information or payment from any source, take a moment to STOP and think.
CHALLENGE the request – could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
PROTECT yourself and contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.
Success
Our Success Stories
Over the years, we have supported thousands of residents in Cambridgeshire who have been victims of crime. The Bobby Scheme’s aim is to reduce crime and the fear of crime, of older, vulnerable, and disabled people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, thereby improving their quality of life, personal safety, and increasing independence. We have received many emails, letters and thank you cards from those we have helped. To read some of our success stories, click the button below.
Events
Events in Cambridgeshire
We happily give talks to local groups and attend events. We advise on all aspects of home and personal security including online safety and protection against scams, and give demonstrations of security products.
News
Proud to receive Good Governance Accreditation
Good to Go: Good Governance
Hunts Forum of Voluntary Organisations is excited to reintroduce its ‘Good to Go: Good Governance Mark’ for Charities and Community Groups. Good to Go is a proactive, self-assessment process that enables Hunts Forum members to evaluate their policies and procedures against predetermined standards.
The new self-assessment process enables organisations to work methodically through their core policies and procedures to identify and mitigate potential risk, and compliance concerns and identify strengths, weaknesses and areas requiring corrective action.
This Good Governance Mark is a must for organisations seeking to enhance their internal processes, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement as well as demonstrate compliance to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
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