2020 Edition

The Wiltshire Bobby Van

Trust

Registered Charity No. 1153790

Correspondence:

Devizes Police Station New Park Street, Devizes

Wilts, SN10 1DZ

Tel No: Home security: 01380 861155 Online safety: 01380 861191

Email:

bobbyvan@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk bv.onlinesafety@wiltshire.pnn.police.uk

Website:

www.wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk

Job Figures 2019 - Total 1,545

Burglary ….………..………..….72

Attempted Burglary…….....20

Non-dwelling Burglary……..2

Criminal Damage……………...9

Rogue Trader………………....42

Theft……………………………….29

Bogus Official…………..……….4

Distraction Burglary...…......5

Anti-social Behaviour….... 35

Suspicious Incident…………39

Cyber Crime/Tel Fraud ...127

Domestic Abuse ...………..229

Visits to Vulnerable……….926

Other………………………………..4

Message of support from our Patron,

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

Julia and Hans Rausing

Director’s Message

We Live in Unprecedented Times The world we live in now and will return to is radically different from the one we left before lockdown. As ever, tragically, it is the most vulnerable that are and will be the hardest hit. A fundamental rethink is required. Businesses will need to develop new ways of operating and reaching their clients. Charities will have to do the same, with the added burden of devising new fundraising strategies to fund critical services. During these challenging times there have been many inspirational acts by volunteers throughout the county. Meanwhile our team is delivering much-needed PPE to frontline staff and continuing to offer vital home security services. Home security support is now more important than ever before. Recently a man was accused of Britain’s first self-isolating murder after his wife was found dead at their home. Campaigners had warned that enforced isolation could lead to an ‘epidemic’ in domestic violence. Since lockdown, we have seen a 20% rise in cases reported in Wiltshire, many more no doubt unreported. In these unprecedented times we’re having to come up with new ways to keep our vital charity functioning. With every event until July cancelled, we’re having to be creative! So if someone approaches you for a donation, please do help if you can. Your support is needed now more than ever before. Welcome to the Dorset Bobby Van Trust We’re delighted to welcome the newly launched Dorset Bobby Van Trust. It operates independently from the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and has the full support of Dorset PCC and Dorset Police to react to the specific needs of the county.

Thank you… My deepest thanks to our brilliant team of staff and volunteers. I was especially proud of our Covert Camera Team being nominated at the South West Region Special Constabulary and Police Support Volunteers Awards in October. Sadly they didn’t win, but Wiltshire Police Chief Constable and Bobby Van Trustee, Kier Pritchard, was so impressed that they are to be recognised with an internal Wiltshire Police Award. Our Stay Safe Online volunteers have helped more than 1800 people since the service launched in May 2017. Under the current

conditions they’re offering telephone support and advice and looking forward to getting back to home visits and group talks once lockdown eases.

Our volunteers have given the Trust 742 hours since November 2019; thank you so much. We are incredibly grateful for all they do. A mention too for Will Todd, one of our fantastic Home Security operators, who cycled the Ride100 last year, raising £1,274 and pictured here taking a well-earned rest with his medal at the finish. A huge thank you to all our supporters who have so generously given to help keep the trust providing the highly professional services that it does and in particular, Julia and Hans Rausing for their significant funding, especially in our work supporting people suffering from domestic abuse. Finally, I’d like to welcome our new Trustees, Craig Baker, Head of Prevention and Protection at Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, Emily Tulloch, Marion Deegan and Lucinda

Baker, all bringing new energy and skills to our Board of Trustees.

Three of our covert camera team, Matthew Hunt, David Lee and John

Bolwell, pictured at the Awards with Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and

Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Angus Macpherson.

FORTHCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR 2020

18th/19th July Middlewick House Open Garden by kind permission of Nick and Annette Mason

6th October Devizes Autumn Fair, The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Devizes

18th October Rotary Club of Calne’s Classic Car Run,

25th/26th November The Festive Food and Gift Fair, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Calne

All events will be confirmed nearer the time as further guidance from the Government is given.

Currently not running but in normal times Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort hosts our Ladies' Lunches on the first Thursday of every month.

If you would like to be added to our contact list and be notified of future events, or further details of the events above, please email Jennie: jennie@hazelandmill.co.uk

Out and About in 2019

www.wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk

Please visit our website for up-to-date information about our services and events, and to read our blog and links follow us on

Facebook and Twitter.

The Bobby Van team attends community events, talks and fundraising events throughout the year. These are some we took part in last year. Pictured below clockwise from top left— The Armed Forces Day in Salisbury was attended by Mick Leighfield, David Lee and Matthew Hunt. Tamas Kiss, one of our Stay Safe Online volunteers, was joined by a team from Barclays Bank when he gave a talk organised by the Upton Scudamore Community Association. Advice was given on a range of online safety and banking issues, followed by a Q & A session. Rotary Club of Calne presenting a cheque for £1,000 after the Calne Duck Race. Sally Raubenheimer at Coventry Building Society in Melksham who organised an online safety day for their customers.

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Our special thanks to: Nick and Annette Mason for opening their garden during a sunny weekend in August. An incredible £43,000 was raised for the Trust and Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Lord & Lady Lansdowne for supporting the Trust through the Ladies' Lunches at Bowood Hotel. Adrian Wells and his team at NARPO for organising a raffle, raising £492. Emily Tulloch and her wonderful team for organising the Bag a Bargain Clothes Sale which was kindly hosted by The Godwin Family at The Gathering Barn, Kelsey. Over the 2 days an amazing £10,251 was raised. Thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Marlborough and Swindon Thamesdown and the Lions Clubs of Calne and Chippenham for their ongoing support.

Online Auction

With normal fundraising events cancelled for the

next few months, we are organising an online

auction. With prizes ranging from holidays to

dinners, there is something for everyone to bid on.

Please press Ctrl & click on the link below to join in.

Bidding starts on Friday 24th April.

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/2020BobbyVanTrustauction

Virtual Fair

During the lockdown with shops being shut, it is

proving difficult to buy presents for others and

treats for oneself. We’re here to help!

Brilliant Little Brands is offering 10% of all sales to

raise money for the Trust and the Air Ambulance

when you add the code AABV1 at checkout.

This offer is on from 1st to 14th May so help us

and take a look at their site on

https://brilliantlittlebrands.com/wiltshire-air

Don’t forget to add AABV1