NSW Police Legacy receives generous donation
Monday, 08 December 2025 05:25:37 PM
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NSW Police Legacy has received it’s largest ever private donation.
Established in 1987, NSW Police Legacy provides financial and social support to families of police officers who have died both on and off duty. There are currently 1380 legatees ranging in age from a 1-year-old to 104-years-of age.
Today (Monday 8 December 2025), Australian Businesman Dick Smith and his wife Philippa donated a $1,000,000 cheque to NSW Police Legacy.
This represents the most significant grant ever provided to the organisation by an individual.
Mr Smith said that the reason we live with relative safety and comfort in a country like Australia is due to the efforts of the men and women who wear the police uniform.
“It’s an absolute credit to the risks you take. I have been fortunate to give a number of talks down at the Police Academy at Goulburn. I said I admire you all because you no doubt know it’s a risky job.”
“I admire everyone of you and in my whole life time its wonderful to be protected by the police,” said Mr Smith.
Commissioner Mal Lanyon APM said the donation is gratefully accepted and will go along way to supporting NSW Police Legacy.
“It is not just the financial benefit this will have to those who rely on Legacy for assistance but it actually goes beyond that. It show’s that they haven’t been forgotten by the community when they lose a loved one. It’s a lovely gesture,” said Commissioner Lanyon APM.
Chair of NSW Police Legacy, Superintendent Donna McCarthy APM, went onto say the donation will allow the organisation to greatly expand on its support to those who rely on it.
“We have many kids who rely on us for financial support regarding their education needs. This has now opened the way for additional education grants.”
“Mr Smith has been a great advocate for police as well as NSW Police Legacy for many years. I can’t tell you how grateful we all are to receive this contribution,” said Superintendent McCarthy APM.
For more information about the role of NSW Police Legacy and what they do see www.policelegacynsw.org.au