are also policies for children, including a child tax exempt savings plan. In addition to this, it is also the provider of group insurance to several police forces in the United Kingdom, the Police Service of Northern Ireland being one of the largest, and its Guernsey business mainly consists of medical insurance. The society is regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority. The total combined assets of the courts (including Guernsey) as of 31 December 2016 was £78.9 million As of December 2016 the society had approximately 75,000 members and managed funds of £277m on their members' behalf. Management In November 2012, Paul Osborn was appointed as the Chief Executive. In September 2012, Mike Wilkinson was appointed to the Board, and subsequently elected chairman. Two professional non-executive directors were also welcomed to the board: Michael Allen, latterly of Liverpool Victoria, and John Instance from the Financial Reporting Council. In 2016, John Instance was appointed the chairman and Myles Edwards was appointed as executive director. The High Chief Ranger (which is equivalent to president) for 2016/17 was Glyn Carpenter and for 2017/18 is Cheryl Eagleson. Each year the High Chief Ranger chooses a charity for whom the society's members fundraise. In 2016/17 this was Canine Partners, and in 2017/18 it is the Association of Air Ambulances Charity. Sponsorship In December 2012 Foresters announced its official sponsorship of the Archery GB Olympic and Paralympic teams. In November 2013 Foresters renewed its sponsorship, taking its sponsorship beyond the Rio Olympics. See also Independent Order of Foresters, Canadian Foresters based in Toronto Shepherds Friendly Society, another long-standing UK friendly society, formed 1826 References External links Foresters Friendly Society – official website Foresters Friends – official news and forum site for members Foresters Heritage Trust – independent charity, info on Ancient Order of Foresters and other friendly societies Library and Museum of Freemasonry has a comprehensive collection of material about the Foresters (and other friendly societies) Organizations established in 1834 1834 establishments in the United Kingdom Friendly societies of the United Kingdom