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Roger Sylvester's parents at launch of new centre

The Roger Sylvester Centre opens in Haringey, north London

by Family Fund Team • 28 February 2026

The new Roger Sylvester Centre at Canning Crescent will honour the memory of the man it is named after, by making it easier for more in the borough to get the help they need.

The new NMPMFF Therapy Care Initiative Pilot is now LIVE!

by Family Fund Team • 27 February 2026

The new National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) Therapy Care Initiative Pilot funded by the Lottery Community Fund, is now active, with the selection process resuming shortly.

Inside The People’s Tribunal on Police Killings (by Red Pepper Media)

by Family Fund Team • 26 February 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.

IOPC Publish custody deaths statistics for England and Wales 2024-2025

by Family Fund Team • 26 February 2026

In July 2025 the Independent Office for Police Misconduct (IOPC) released the full details of their custody deaths statistics for England and Wales 2024-2025.

INQUEST: Unlocking the Truth, Oral Histories Project

by Family Fund Team • 26 February 2026

The INQUEST Oral Histories Archive documents state violence, death and resistance in the UK since 1981 and explores over 40 years of fighting for justice through sound, image and print.

“A production line of pointlessness” - Children on custodial remand

by Family Fund Team • 27 December 2025

Since becoming the Children’s Commissioner, I have travelled across the country meeting children whose lives are shaped by decisions made far away from them, whose voices are rarely heard.

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Feedback By Some Grant Recipients!

"I would like to thank the Fund on behalf of my family. We used the money to host a family get-together over the festive period to remember our loved ones. We are inspired by your charity - What you've achieved is tremendous"

John Burke-Monverville, Father (Monerville brothers)

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"Thanks for your generosity and helping us with Jack's Living Memorial, and the five children in Bali who'll benefit from the funds received. It has brought his spirit close to us, and we know he would be very proud this is happening in his name"

Anna Susianta, Mother of Jack Susianta

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"The funding has helped us to set up the UNGRIPP campaign website. We hope this will help us to push for change and is in memory of my brother, Tommy. We can't thank you enough for the funding that helped this to become possible"

Donna Mooney, Sister of Tommy Nicol

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"To all that made it possible for the donation that I received from the Family Fund - thank you. It has been put to good use. I badly needed new memorial garden fencing before the winter arrived. it's now been delivered and put in place"

Jan Butler, Mother of Lloyd Butler

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"Thanks to the Family Fund for its financial support at such a difficult time. Funds went towards buying much-needed carpets - campaigning for so long, I neglected my home. I also received a grant towards my book on Christopher's case"

Janet Alder, sister of Christopher Alder

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"The grant helped to pay bills that I'd fallen behind with due to the death of my son, and not being able to work. The grant was extremely useful and enabled my family breathing space and not having the debt distraction. We are very grateful"

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The Roger Sylvester Centre opens in Haringey, north London

The new NMPMFF Therapy Care Initiative Pilot is now LIVE!

Inside The People’s Tribunal on Police Killings (by Red Pepper Media)

IOPC Publish custody deaths statistics for England and Wales 2024-2025

INQUEST: Unlocking the Truth, Oral Histories Project

“A production line of pointlessness” - Children on custodial remand

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Feedback By Some Grant Recipients!

"I would like to thank the Fund on behalf of my family. We used the money to host a family get-together over the festive period to remember our loved ones. We are inspired by your charity - What you've achieved is tremendous"

"Thanks for your generosity and helping us with Jack's Living Memorial, and the five children in Bali who'll benefit from the funds received. It has brought his spirit close to us, and we know he would be very proud this is happening in his name"

"The funding has helped us to set up the UNGRIPP campaign website. We hope this will help us to push for change and is in memory of my brother, Tommy. We can't thank you enough for the funding that helped this to become possible"

"To all that made it possible for the donation that I received from the Family Fund - thank you. It has been put to good use. I badly needed new memorial garden fencing before the winter arrived. it's now been delivered and put in place"

"Thanks to the Family Fund for its financial support at such a difficult time. Funds went towards buying much-needed carpets - campaigning for so long, I neglected my home. I also received a grant towards my book on Christopher's case"

"The grant helped to pay bills that I'd fallen behind with due to the death of my son, and not being able to work. The grant was extremely useful and enabled my family breathing space and not having the debt distraction. We are very grateful"