Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who does PAFFA Help?

A: PAFFA is aimed at Supporting Police Officers and staff who have friends or family serving in the Armed Forces.

However in practice PAFFA also receives enquiries from currently serving personnel and Armed Forces families who are not members of or connected with the Police Service.

Q: What is a Hug in a Hamper?

A: A hug in a Hamper is a selection of small gifts, in a box which are sent to wife/family of those personnel being deployed. This can include gifts for children, and is just a means of saying we are thinking of you.

Q: What is A Smile for Miles?

A: A Smile for Miles is a simple message of support written on a card with a smiley Face and usually written anonymously by members of the public, and sent out to deployed members of the forces.

Q: How do we contact PAFFA for support?

A: PAFFA can be contacted via the Contact page on this web site.

Q: Is PAFFA a charity?

A: PAFFA is not a charity, but is a limited not for profit company. Each year PAFFA raises money for two charities, one Police and one Military, namely COPS, Care of Police Survivors and the SSAFA Family housing at Selly Oak Hospital, where injured service personnel are taken to .

Q: How are funds raised for PAFFA?

A: Funds are raised, at Fund raising events by the sale of Delta Dogs, and PAFFA badges. Details of Fund raising events can be found on the Web site.

Q: How could I help with a contribution to a hug in a Hamper?

A: Donations, of small gifts, i.e., pampering bath/shower products, candles, DVD'S etc. These can be sent to Jan Brooks, PAFFA Secretary, at Thames Valley Police HQ, Kidlington.

Any further questions please use the contact, page.