Annual General Meetings (AGMs)

2023 Metfriendly AGM

The 2023 AGM took place at Metfriendly’s offices at Central Court, Orpington, on Wednesday, 5th July, to satisfy our regulatory requirements as laid out in the Society’s Rules. As well as participating in the regulatory process of the AGM, Members took the opportunity to ask questions and chat with the Metfriendly team whilst they were with us.

The Metfriendly 2023 AGM attracted 2,023 votes, and all resolutions were carried. These covered the acceptance of the 2022 AGM Minutes, Annual Report and Accounts, Auditor’s Report, Remuneration Report and the re-appointment of Mazars as the Society’s auditors. You can view all the documents referred to in the AGM in the Related Documents section on this page.

One new Board Member was elected, and ten Board Members were re-elected. Details of the new Board can be viewed here.

Our Chair (from January 2023), Graeme McAusland, highlighted how the Society is working to serve our Members better and make us as easy as possible to interact with; this includes engaging with the underlying philosophy behind the FCA’s Consumer Duty requirements, appropriate training, investment in our systems and engaging with Members whenever we can through our involvement at Police events, our Family Finance surveys and ride-alongs.   

Our CEO, Annette Petchey, summarised the performance of the Society in 2022, which was another strong year for sales at Metfriendly despite the cost-of-living crisis, and was the second biggest year for premium income in our 130-year history. Annette explained how Market Value Reductions (MVRs) ensure fairness for our Members, and she outlined areas of focus for the Society in 2023. Further details can be found in the 2023 AGM Minutes.

Thank you to all our Members who voted and/or attended the AGM and to our wider Police Family for everything you do.

National Police Memorial Fund Donation

As promised, we will be donating £1 for every Member who voted online to the National Police Memorial Day fund. We are pleased to say this totals £1,564. For the latest information regarding the Memorial Day on 24th September 2023, please visit nationalpolicememorialday.org

Prize Draw

All Members who voted were entered into a draw to win one of two £250 John Lewis vouchers, and the winners have been notified.

Getting in touch

Our CEO, Annette Petchey is keen to hear from Members. If you would like to share any thoughts, concerns or observations on your experiences of Metfriendly, you can email her at [email protected]  

‘Very pleased with the service I’ve received to help me save money direct from my salary.’

DC Chris W, SO15

Good service – always very helpful and informative.

Miss J Coward, South Norwood, London

‘I have always been pleased with the returns from my Metfriendly policies.’

Mr P Payne, Bordon

‘I’ve used Metfriendly for the last 5 years and recently the money has gone towards a deposit for our house which we are moving into next month. I will be signing back up next month to help save towards my kids future.’

 

Amanda Cooper (Met CC, Bow)

Great opportunity for family members to be offered the same offers as members.

Miss A McLeary, ESB

‘Hassle-free savings that are started every year on my behalf, without me having to call up.’

 

D.C. R McLaren, Hackney Borough Stations

‘I’ve used Metfriendly for the last 5 years and recently the money has gone towards a deposit for our house. I will be signing back up next year to help save towards my kids future.’

Mrs A Cooper, Met CC, Bow

‘I would recommend Metfriendly to everyone.’

Mrs V Thompson, Dagenham

Very happy with the service. I have a number of policies for myself and my children.

Police Sergeant S Drysdale, DPS Borough Support