Launch of the Benjamin Zephaniah Memorial Calendar

image credit: Firmbee at www.FreeRangeStock.com

source: Memorial Family Fund | published: 30 January 2024


The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund have launched the Benjamin Zephaniah remembrance calendar on behalf of his family.


The calendar will be populated over coming weeks and months and will feature national events that were, or are due to be, held to remember Benjamin Zephaniah who sadly died on 7 December 2023 aged 65.

"The family actively encourage independent events as well as those they may collaborate with. Where possible, they would be happy to send along family representatives."


If you already have an event scheduled, let us know here:

www.memorialfamilyfund.org.uk/submit-event-zephaniah

The people's poet, Benjamin Zephaniah

See the recent article from Benjamin's family on 4WardEverUK

View it here >

The family are meeting on 10th February to consider offers to host events that have come in from Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham etc.


These offers range from local councils, individuals, businesses, charities, universities, schools and more! 'Keep an eye on our news for updates.'

Therapy Care Initiative Pilot flyer

The new NMPMFF Therapy Care Initiative Pilot launches in 2026

by Family Fund Team • 29 December 2025
Part of a recent Lottery grant will support the Therapy Care Initiative Pilot, a 1-year programme that will identify up to 10 recently bereaved UK families that require therapeutic support.
jall cell

“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.
Family support

Support Us: Family Fund MemberBASE, donor & membership portal

by Family Fund Team • 24 December 2025
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!
Dark room

Mental Health Foundation reacts to Mental Health Act 2025 Royal Assent

by Family Fund Team • 23 December 2025
Dr David Crepaz-Keay, from the Mental Health Foundation, said: "This reform must lead to better treatment, and greater focus on support that keeps people reaching crisis or being detained."
Family fund collage banner

The Family Fund is facing significant challenges in the year ahead!

by Family Fund Team • 11 December 2025
Over the last 2+ years the NMPMFF has lost approximately 116 of our regular monthly donors leaving just 63; and recently saw the end of core funding for two critical staff.
Benjamin Zephaniah Mural

Remembrance & Memorials : The people's poet, Benjamin Zephaniah

by Family Fund Team • 10 December 2025
"To the world Benjamin was the renowned writer, poet, human rights activist and more'. To us, his family, he was also all of these things, but most importantly he was family."
Show More