Chief constable to snorkel with sharks for charity

Chief Constable James Vaughan said the charity provided valuable support and resources

A chief constable is planning to snorkel with sharks to raise money for charity.

Devon and Cornwall Police's Chief Constable James Vaughan said he was supporting Luna's Fund, which provides practical and emotional support to bereaved families after the loss of a baby.

The charity was founded in 2018 by Luna's parents after the loss of their first-born daughter. Mr Vaughan will be joined by her mother and CEO of the charity Aimee Green at Plymouth's National Marine Aquarium on 29 November - Luna's birthday.

Ms Green said she was "delighted" the charity had been chosen as part of the Chief Constable's Foundation for 2025.

Aimee Green said she had "huge plans" for the charity

She said: "Our aim is to positively impact the mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing of bereaved parents facing the loss of their baby in Devon and Cornwall.

"We have huge plans and aspirations for the charity with our main focus to expand our baby loss support to Exeter and surrounding areas next year."

Ms Green said she was "completely broken and could barely function" when her daughter died eight-years ago.

"To now be marking Luna's eighth birthday in this way, side-by-side with the chief constable, feels surreal and incredibly meaningful. It's a true reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always light ahead."

'An amazing cause'

Mr Vaughan said the charity provided valuable support and resources to those affected "at an incredibly difficult time".

He said: "When Aimee asked me to join her to snorkel with sharks on Luna's special day, although a little nervous, I didn't hesitate because this is such an amazing cause.

"I know our support means so much to Aimee, the charity and the families they help across our counties."

The police said its Chief Constable's Foundation was an internal fundraising group that provided grants to local charities and community projects.

It added that funds were raised by police staff and officers through internal fundraising events.