National Mikey Powell Family Fund 1st grants round funding summary

image credit: www.4wardeveruk.org

source: 4WardEverUK  |  published: 14 September 2020

The very first ever National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) grant round closed on 7 September 2020, acknowledging the anniversary of Mikey Powell's death.


We successfully allocated £8,350 in grants to 19 families/campaigns in the first round. The average grants were in the range of £250 to £650+ dependent on the need identified.


Recipients of grants included:


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

 

  1. Justice for Gaia
  2. Justice For Marc Cole & Adrian McDonald
  3. Justice for Cameron 'CBO' Whelan
  4. JusticeForJack
  5. Azelle Rodney Campaign
  6. Justice for Seni
  7. Sean Rigg Justice and Change Campaign
  8. The Forgotten
  9. Lloyd Butler
  10. Justice For Joy
  11. Justice 4 Daz 
  12. Justice for Christopher Alder
  13. Jason Mcpherson
  14. Justice for Kingsley Burrell
  15. Justice for Mzee Mohammed
  16. Leon Patterson Campaign
  17. Justice for Winston
  18. Justice4TerryRoberts
  19. Robert Waller Campaign

 

Please see our 'Grants Awarded' page for details of some of the recipients:

www.memorialfamilyfund.org.uk/grants-awarded


Memorial Fund Family Album: We developing a gallery of images - keep informed!

Birmingham pub bombings memorial

The 21st November 2026 will mark the 52nd anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings

by Family Fund Team • 25 October 2026
The 21st November 2026 marks the 52nd anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town on New Street on the evening of 21 November 1974.
Family of Jean Charles De Menezes, image by Terrence Bunch

Preventable Deaths Tracker (delivering learning from deaths)

by Family Fund Team • 25 October 2026
Thousands of lessons emerge from inquests and investigations every year, but they’re often buried, often forgotten, dismissed, or simply not implemented as they should be.
Lonely person i dark room

Community Counselling across Birmingham and Solihull

by Family Fund Team • 25 October 2026
Community Counselling offers a safe and confidential space to talk through difficult experiences or life situations. Free short-term counselling for adults aged 18 and over in Birmingham or Solihull.
Families Matter, Caring Matters event flyer

New Date: 2nd family fun day – Families Matter : Caring Matters

by Family Fund Team • 23 October 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 Sunday, 22 November 2023.
Birmingham Pub Bombings - credit www.wikipedia.org

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.
UK Cash

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.
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