Welcome to Manchester & District NARPO
The National Association of Retired Police Officers.
Formed in 1919 to safeguard the rights of retired officers and their families, and to promote measures for their welfare — with particular regard to pensions.
Who we are
NARPO was formed in 1919 as a non-rank organisation in England and Wales for retired police officers and their widows, widowers and partners. Its aim is to safeguard the rights of members and to promote measures for their welfare, with particular regard to pensions.
Links have been forged over the years with all the major political parties. NARPO’s expertise is recognised nationally, and the organisation is called on regularly for advice and comment by politicians, civil servants and other staff associations. At a time when pensions are high on the agenda, NARPO has given evidence, written and oral, to a number of government enquiries including Hutton and Windsor.
Locally, over the last few years, NARPO has helped members in Greater Manchester whose injury pensions were reduced automatically at the age of 65 to win back their former banding.
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The branch sponsors three awards at the City of Manchester Division ceremony
In May the branch sponsored the Unsung Hero, Bravery and Police Officer of the Year awards for the City of Manchester Division. Sandie Wilde and Maureen Graham represented the branch.
NARPO Conference 2026, Torquay
Branch members at this year’s NARPO annual conference at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay — and photographs from the conference dinner.
200 Club and S&S Lottery: the summer 2025 draws
May, June and July results for the branch’s own 200 Club, and for the national Sickness & Salaries lottery.
Branch notices
Annual General Meeting
The AGM
The next branch Annual General Meeting is on Monday 26th April 2027 at the Hough End Centre, starting at 6pm. A free hot buffet will be available.
The Chief Constable has been invited, and there will be a presentation by the Police Mutual Assurance Society (PMAS). The agenda, minutes and papers are posted on the AGM page.
The AGM page is password protected. Enter the common branch password to read the agenda, minutes and papers — the rest of the website is open to everyone.
What is coming up
Dates for your diary
- Wednesday 14th October 2026 — Committee meeting, 11am, Hough End Centre. If anyone is interested in joining the committee or seeing what goes on you are more than welcome to attend. Please just let the secretary know if you plan to attend.
- Sunday 20th December 2026 — Christmas Lunch, Hough End Centre. Tickets from Maureen, the Treasurer.
- Monday 26th April 2027 — Annual General Meeting, 6pm, Hough End Centre. Free hot buffet.
If you know of something the branch should have in the diary, send it to the Secretary and it will go up.
The obituaries register
Every death notified to the branch since 2006 is recorded here — filed by year, searchable by name, and running to more than 1,800 entries. It is the most-read part of the branch website.
Where an entry says only that someone was a branch member, that is all we were told. If you send us your own career profile, you will be remembered as you would want to be.
The 200 Club
Our 200 Club is a private lottery, so taking part is restricted to members of NARPO. Each chance costs £5 a month, paid by bank standing order.
There are three prizes every month — £350, £250 and £150 — and a £1,000 prize is drawn at the Summer Buffet Lunch and again at the Christmas Lunch.
Details of how to pay are available from the Branch Treasurer.
Become a member
Membership of NARPO costs £2.32 a month and can be deducted directly from your pension. It is open to retired police officers, their partners, and widows and widowers.
Why not join us if you are not a member already? Enrolment is quick and easy and online only. Please use the link/button below.
Manchester & District NARPO
For enquiries, support or further information, please get in touch with the branch using the contact details provided. Whether you are looking to become a member, need guidance on pensions and welfare, or simply want to know more, the committee is here to help.
The branch also maintains a directory of trusted organisations — the national association, the Police Treatment Centres, the benevolent funds, legal advisers and local member offers.