The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund affected families case studies

In their own words!

This page includes a number of short case studies detailing how individuals, families and their campaigns benefited from our grants and activities.

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Current Case Studies

Last Updated: 17 April 2026
Kaine Fletcher - Case Study

The Mother and children of Gareth John Chumber-Kelly were deeply affected by the tragic death of their 33 year old Son

and Father at HMP Pentonville in 2023.


We supported the family with a Crisis Grant towards urgent equine counselling and therapy for two of Gareth’s young children (aged 3 and 4 years old). They had suffered significant trauma.


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Lloyd Butler - Case Study

The parents of Lloyd Butler were deeply affected by the tragic and sudden loss of their 39 year old son, Lloyd, in August 2010.


We supported the family to improve the memorial garden dedicated to their son, visits to extended family, as well as urgent structural repairs that were needed to their home.


Lloyd's Mother said; "The support from the NMPMFF has brought such positivity into my life.”


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Abigail Victoria Clare - Case Study

We were approached at an extremely sad and difficult time for this family following the loss of their loved one.


Equipment and resources were needed in order for them to set up Abigail's Army; Daisy Fund. The family also needed assistance to attend the 2-week inquest hearings for Abigail.


An additional grant was also offered to assist them during the Covid pandemic.


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Kaine Fletcher - Case Study

During the July 2025 inquest, the family were told that there would be no private space for them at the courthouse and also told to pay £60 a day for such a room.


They were initially forced to stand on the steps of the court to eat their lunch (to avoid seeing the jury in nearby restaurants), and they also had nowhere private to watch the very distressing body worn footage and in order to discuss the case in a private space with their lawyers.


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