The third National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) Holiday Grants round closed on 7 September 2024. This also followed recent changes that were made to simplify the application process.

We successfully allocated £3,050.00 in grants to 10 families/campaigns/family members in this round. This takes the total awards over the life of the Holiday Fund to £4,050.00.

Recipients of grants included:

We are very proud to have been able to support the families and campaigns representing those listed below, and are grateful to our staff, volunteers, and donors that made it all possible:

• Anonymous Family
• Chris Kaba
• Mzee Mohammed
• Jason Pulman
• Shey Balogun
• Jason McPherson
• Jermain Baker
• Jamie Cole
• Jamie Andrews
• Azroy Dawes-Clarke

The NMPMFF Support & Engagement Coordinator, Tiphany Springer said;

"The Holiday Fund scheme was a real success and we're glad to be able to support these families. I hope all the families who received a Holiday Grant are able to get some much needed rest."

Previous Round Two Holiday Fund Grant

We provided significant support to Kebba Dobo Jobe’s family for a wellbeing holiday and estranged family visit to Gambia of 13 family members in early 2024.

The United Families & Friends Campaign's Legacy Fund also contributed to the total grant that was awarded.

Facebook dedication from Kebba's family

NMPMFF founder, Tippa Naphtali, said;

"See this beautiful dedication to Kebba Dobo Jobe, another fatality at the hands of the police state in 2004. We were so pleased to support their reunion and holiday to Gambia. This is why we do what we do... Onward"