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Birmingham pub bombings families' fury over terrorism memorial snub

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.

First Stop Web Design announces support for National Memorial Family Fund

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 Matter, Caring Matters event flyer

CANCELLED: Second family fun day – Families Matter : Caring Matters

by Family Fund Team • 11 August 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 Saturday, 29 August 2023.

Families at previous Fun Day event (Manchester)

NMPMFF's Therapy Care Initiative supports Families Matter Fun Day!

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.

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

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 Fund MemberBASE, donor & membership portal

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!

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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"

Samantha Millers, Mother of Charlie Millers

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