BEAM (Black, Ethnic and Minority) support network is a community for officers, staff and volunteers who have an interest in equality in the workplace for all people who identify with a particular race, colour, and nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national original this also includes our fantastic allies.

We aim to seek cultural change, be honoured to be different and to inspire other to be proud of their differences. Our goals include:

• Seeking Cultural Change: BEAM aims to bring about positive changes in the organisation’s culture to make it more inclusive and welcoming for all individuals, regardless of their race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin.
• Celebrating diversity: The community encourages individuals to be proud of their difference and to celebrate their unique identities and backgrounds.
• Providing support: BEAM offers support to its members, which may include resources, training and networking opportunities. We also have a cohort of SPOCs who can help identify and highlight any issues to the BEAM leadership team, who will provide appropriate advice and guidance.
• Creating opportunities: The community aims to create opportunities for its members to grow and develop professionally, personally and socially.

The LGBT+ Network aims to provide advice and support for staff and officers on all matters relating to LGBT+ both internally and externally.  As a network, we support all minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and those who are questioning or unsure.  We also support those who are providing help and support to members of the LGBT+ community. We offer informal, friendly support if you identify as any of the above or have a friend or family member that you want to help.  

The Christian Police Association is a national organisation which aims to provide a voice for Christians in Policing.

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight branch of the CPA is a network providing fellowship and support for officers and staff within the Constabulary.

Hampshire CPA welcomes all officers and staff to reach out regardless of faith. We have access to a number of resources, some police specific, to help people explore the Christian faith. We also welcome prayer requests from any officers and staff should they wish.

Our mission is to help women in the organisation reach their full potential by working with the force to remove barriers and make progress. Inspire exists as a forum for women in the organisation to look at specific issues that may impact on them in the workplace.

Hampshire Constabulary’s Men’s Forum was established in response to requests for information, help and support around male-specific health issues. The forum consists of a core steering group and a wider network that any male employee or volunteer is very welcome to join.

Enable is a peer-led support network for colleagues affected by disability and long-term illness directly and those who care for others.

The group can provide signposting, support and/or guidance for all medical conditions, neurodiverse conditions and Wellness and Mental Health conditions, including for carers.

This can include advice to individuals and their line management in regard to the relevant force policy and procedures. This may include reasonable adjustments, disability related leave, and other entitlements.

The Family Support Network consists of Four Pillars, Relationships and Parenting, Caring and Bereavement, Operational Support and Leadership Support.

We understand that most people may experience difficulties at some point in their career and we believe every individual in the constabulary deserves the right to access support and guidance when they need it most. We are determined to ensure that the right information is available to you if and when you need it. We provide advice, guidance and signposting relating to issues affecting staff, officers and their families.

The Hampshire Association of Muslim Police (HAMP) is a network for Muslim officers and staff within our force. We aim to assist the constabulary to deliver a better service to all communities by promoting a greater understanding of Islam internally and in the wider community, thereby contributing to community cohesion. It also provides a forum for Muslims within the force and to support their religious and welfare needs, with a view to improving the working environment.

The NDSN is a staff network for any officer or staff member who identifies as part of one (or more) of the following groups:

• Diagnosed with a neurodivergent conditon
• Self identifies as neurodivergent
• Lives or cares for someone with a neurodivergent condition

Our Network Aims:

• Support – Peer Support, Specialist Advisors
• Promote – Awareness, understanding & acceptance
• Critical Friend- Lived experience, balanced & proportionate.

The Armed Forces Forum aims to provide information and support to officers and staff with a military connection, be that as a veteran, reservist, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or military family member. The Forum also provides oversight and governance of our Armed Forces Champions and Reservists. We are proud to be fully committed to the Armed Forces Covenant. We are also holders of Gold Award status under the Employer Recognition Scheme.

This working group aims to ensure that our organisation develops and maintains a healthy relationship with our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the way that we provide our policing service. The group’s focus is not only outward looking. It also examines how we recruit and look after our own staff who belong to or identify with the GRT communities. Best practice and learning from around the country is incorporated into training and operational deployment of staff, and the group aims to ensure that Hampshire Constabulary is a fully inclusive police service.

Link Officers (or PLODs) aim to promote, enable and deliver equality of access to the police, for people who are Deaf, deafblind, deafened and hard of hearing. The Constabulary has a number of Link Officers – frontline officers and staff who undertake PLOD work in addition to their daily roles. All Link Officers have a minimum qualification of Level 2 BSL and additional knowledge of deaf culture.

If you require help with the application or interview process, please speak to your recruitment advisor who will be happy to offer you assistance.

We are an internal support network focused on providing support to anyone within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary who is D/deaf or hard of hearing. This includes, but is not limited to, tinnitus and Meniere’s Disease.

Our support network comprises of both Police Officers, Police Staff and Volunteers. Every hearing related condition affects us in unique ways and together, we enable support and provide resources irrespective of whether you are looking for support for yourself or for staff.  We’re proud to join the #WeSupportDeafAwareness campaign which provides awareness training to all.

We have a number of Menopause Advocates & Buddies. The buddies can be a listening ear, provide support or signpost you. The biggest thing you need to know is that you are not alone if you find your confidence, anxiety or irritation levels have changed. You will find many useful links to information & guidance, we don’t advocate for any organisation or clinic, all information is from freely available sources and the choice is yours as to what you take from the information.

Your Federation is here to support all officers from PC to Chief Inspector. We have a full time team and a further 33 work based reps across the force. The Federation can offer help, guidance and support on a variety of issues, we look to provide assistance in times of need, as well as promote the good work that you are doing on a daily basis. The Federation was originally formed in order to tackle pay and conditions and today we are still lobbying our local MPs and Government. Within force we provide a sounding board for the Chief Officer team both challenging and working with them.

The maternity support group provides support, advice and guidance to pregnant women and those on and returning from maternity leave, and their managers.  The maternity support group has recruited officers and staff from across the force to carry out this supportive role.   

The Miscarriage and baby Loss Support Group provides support, advice and guidance for our officers and staff who experience miscarriage or baby loss.​​​​​​​

The group is made up of both police staff and officers who take on this support role in addition to their usual duties within the organisation. The group is comprised of men and women from a range of roles across the force.

Chaplains offer personal, practical and spiritual care to all officers, staff and their families through operational support, being a resource where faith and operational issues interact; by supporting police personnel when dealing with major and critical incidents, and by always having a smile on our faces and usually a bag of cakes!

The basic principle of chaplaincy is to provide safe, independent, confidential support and understanding to all, whether or not they have a defined religious belief.

Chaplains are regular visitors to your place of work. They will be able to accompany officers on patrol to get an insight into their job, and act as a resource to line managers and commanders for advice or assistance and are here to offer a listening ear to anyone of any faith or none.

The Cancer Support Group provides support, advice and guidance for our officers and staff who are currently diagnosed with cancer, have previously been diagnosed with cancer or are supporting a loved one with cancer.

The Cancer Support Group is here to:

• Provide support and signposting to staff/officers
• Provide assistance to managers
• Fundraising
• Raise awareness
• Promote cancer screening tests.
• Bereavement support

The group is made up of both police staff and officers who take on this support role in addition to their usual duties within the organisation.