Cops 'n' Plodders has been started by a group of serving police officers in support of mental health and in particular CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

We all come from different backgrounds and departments but have all had the experiences of dealing with vulnerable mentally ill individuals.

Sadly this sometimes results in the greatest loss possible for a parent, family member or friend through the person taking their own life.

This is unfortunately a common occurrence and we have all been affected through such incidents of dealing with missing people or through the loss of close friends or colleagues.

As a group we realise and hope to help other realise that the pressures created by our society to earn as much money as possible, to have the big house or the nicest car are not important. We aim to promote the benefit of people talking about their problem and in doing so help them realise and appreciate the things that they have achieved rather than what they haven't or what they are unable to achieve.

We regularly set ourselves different challenges and we have committed to entering the Lakes in a Day Ultra Marathon in October 2022. This is 50 miles and over 4000m of ascent across the beautiful and unforgiving backdrop of the Cumbrian Lake District.

We aim to raise money in support of CALM and hope you will support us with your donations - please remember to gift aid any donation if you can as it makes a real difference to the donation.

Follow our story & training progress here and also in the below locations:

- FACEBOOK GROUP - Cops N Plodders

- Strava Clubs - Cops n Plodders

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Our goal is a life less miserable for you, your friends, your family and for all men.CALM PROVIDES>A free and anonymous helpline 0800 585858 and webchat (5pm-12am daily) staffed by trained professionals>Bereavement support >A website www.theCALMzone.net with inspiring content by men for men>Campaigns tackling stereotypes of masculinity, suicide and male mental health.Help us save lives.