In 1993, at the height of the Balkans wars the NPAC was formed to carry humanitarian aid to refugee camps. At the end of the wars we built on our experience and continued procuring and delivering humanitarian and development aid to wherever the need was identified.

Assisted by mobile telephones, the internet and email we have grown into a formidable NGO with a solid base of good volunteers working to their various strengths.

As we grew and extended outside of Nottinghamshire we registered the charity in the UK and adopted the alternative working title of the National Police Aid Convoys.

Our principles, mission and method of operating remains the same as it was in 1993 – to use our bit of influence for good. We are all volunteers who pay our own expenses throughout.

“Trust me, I’m a Policeman…”

NPAC has shamelessly used its unique bit of influence to deliver donated humanitarian and development aid to people who need it since 1993.

We found that our name and connection, plus having the audacity to ask has worked nothing short of miracles – over 10,000 tonnes of donated goods have been supplied to needy people and it has has made a difference to many lives – from the simple provision of food, to providing the first furniture to remote schools and clinics, to giving clothing to those who only have the rags they stand in.

We are loaned lorries, vans and warehouses; we have been given fuel, goods, bags, tape, free passage on ships, profitless deals on containers and shipping, food, CB radios, boxes and bags etc.

We don’t think we’ve let anyone down (although we have pushed our luck a bit on many occasions!).

• To the long suffering transport companies – thank you for trusting us…
• To the individuals who gave a couple of days or fifteen years – thank you for your time…
• To the clubs, societies, groups and organisations who trust us – thank you for your support…
• To all the contributors of knitting, wedding dresses, and all manner of goods – thank you too…
• To the companies and shops, thank you for considering us when you have so many demands from similar charities…

We consider ourselves privileged to be able to use our little bit of influence to deliver your unwanted, excess and donated items to where they are needed.