Family Fund News

Birmingham pub bombings memorial
by Family Fund Team • 25 October 2026
The 21st November 2026 marks the 52nd anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town on New Street on the evening of 21 November 1974.
Family of Jean Charles De Menezes, image by Terrence Bunch
by Family Fund Team • 25 October 2026
Thousands of lessons emerge from inquests and investigations every year, but they’re often buried, often forgotten, dismissed, or simply not implemented as they should be.
Lonely person i dark room
by Family Fund Team • 25 October 2026
Community Counselling offers a safe and confidential space to talk through difficult experiences or life situations. Free short-term counselling for adults aged 18 and over in Birmingham or Solihull.
Families Matter, Caring Matters event flyer
by Family Fund Team • 23 October 2026
This FREE 'family-only' event consists of a tasty meal and beverages, pamper zones, arts & wellbeing stalls, resident DJ and local performing artists; willtake place on Sunday, 22 November 2023.
Birmingham Pub Bombings - credit www.wikipedia.org
by Family Fund Team • 2 September 2026
Families of the 21 victims murdered in the Birmingham Pub Bombings have accused the Government of a major snub over a national memorial day for victims of the worst UK terrorist atrocities.
UK Cash
by Family Fund Team • 1 September 2026
First Stop Web Design (a sister enterprise of Naphtali & Associates) has announced its intention to donate up to 10% of all new design projects to the National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund.
Families at previous Fun Day event (Manchester)
by Family Fund Team • 11 August 2026
As part of this families Matter fun day (taking place on 29 August 2026), a variety of vendors will be providing therapeutic activities including music, canvass art, aroma and reiki sessions.
Police killings demo
by Family Fund Team • 1 August 2026
After years of waiting for change, friends and family of people who ‘died in police custody’ are coming together to demand justice from the police writes James Whitfield.
Family support
by Family Fund Team • 1 August 2026
In 2023 The NMPMFF revamped our MemberBASE service which combines contributions to the Fund with a number of extra benefits. Your support is needed - please help!
police car
by Family Fund Team • 24 July 2026
It is extremely rare for anyone to be held accountable for such deaths. In the past 35 years, only one police officer has been convicted of manslaughter following a death in police custody.
A woman in the criminal justice system
by Family Fund Team • 5 July 2026
Clinks Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group (RR3) Special Interest Group, has published a report on a ‘Whole Systems Approach’ for women in contact with the criminal justice system.
NMPMFF 2026 Campaign Awards Nominations
by Family Fund Team • 4 July 2026
The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) Gala Dinner & Campaigners Awards was first conceived in 2021, with its inaugural event held in November 2023.
First session of the Peoples Tribunal on Police Killings in April 2025
by Family Fund Team • 3 July 2026
The Peoples Tribunal on Police Killings (PTPK) are announcing the second session which will focus on police killings across Europe. The session takes place in October 2026, London.
Families at central london demo
by Family Fund Team • 2 July 2026
This year marks 20 years since 4WardEverUK was launched in 2006 by Tippa Naphtali the cousin of Mikey Powell who died in the custody of West Midlands police, Birmingham UK, in 2003.
NMPMFF Annual Report 2025-2026
by Family Fund Team • 8 June 2026
We are proud to present our third full annual report of our activities for 2025 and 2026. September 2025 marked 10 years since the National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund was founded.
Black Voices on Policing Reports cover
by Family Fund Team • 24 April 2026
Black Thrive Global (BTG) has announced the official publication of 'Black Voices on Policing', a series of reports produced by Black Thrive Global in collaboration with Psi.
Our Shop is Closing
by Family Fund Team • 8 April 2026
Due to low sales on our ‘Give-Back Shop’ platform, it is no longer cost-effective to maintain it. The shop will close from 1 August 2026. Remaining items will be offered as raffle prizes at future events.
Gala Dinner & Campaigners Awards 2023 award event
by Family Fund Team • 22 March 2026
In May 2026 we will be announcing the nominations process for the second National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) Annual Gala Dinner & Campaigners Awards.
Family receive City of Birmingham Medal
by Family Fund Team • 22 March 2026
Birmingham honoured the life and legacy of trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah this week during a ceremony at Birmingham City University’s Benjamin Zephaniah Building.
Shine The Light Event 2026 - Family of Trevor Smith
by Family Fund Team • 22 March 2026
The NMPMFF worked in partnership with INQUEST and the Family Reference Group to host the Shine The Light event held in Birmingham in January 2026 for families from the West Midlands region.