The Winter 2025 edition of Federation Focus, the South Wales Police Federation magazine, is now available to download.
It looks back on another demanding year for policing and highlights the Federation’s continued work to support and represent its members.
In his end-of-year column, branch chair Phil Walker thanks office manager Kay Bennett, ‘the beating heart of South Wales Police Federation’, for her 25 years of service with the Federation.
Phil reflects on the annual conference of the Police Federation of England and Wales and, looking ahead to 2026, he highlights the Blue Heart Charity Ball in June.
And there’s a ‘thank-you’ to members for their dedication, resilience, and professionalism.
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Elsewhere in the magazine, there is a feature on officer manager Kay as she celebrates 25 years with the Federation.
There’s a focus on the inaugural Blue Heart Charity Ball, and on the launch of a new retirement gift for eligible Group Insurance Scheme members.
The impact of new tax measures on members is explored, with a warning it could worsen the retention crisis in policing.
The magazine also includes extensive reporting from the Police Federation of England and Wales annual conference, with updates on national campaigns, officer welfare, mental health, pay reform and the growing momentum behind the Copped Enough and #SimplifyDG6 campaigns.
Raising funds
Meet the branch’s new equality lead, Angie Mitchell, who stressed the Federation is there for all members.
Read about the efforts of PC Rhys Evans in raising funds and awareness for men’s health and about
And there’s a look back on the past 12 months in the review of the year.
It’s all in the latest edition of Federation Focus, available now.