We currently have two core* and two supplementary funding programmes!
*The Crisis Family Fund is generally open to applications for urgent needs ONLY of affected families (dependent on available resources). Conditions apply | View / Download full guide
*The Family Support Fund is open to applications announced periodically for limited periods (also dependent on available resources). View / Download full guide
The Holiday Scheme Initiative will provide contributions towards respite breaks, group outings and short UK-based holidays tailored for children, young people and families affected by custody deaths and killings (to be announced). See full details
The UFFC Legacy Fund is open to applications for children of death in custody/police killing victims, who are at a point where the funds awarded will make a material difference to their wellbeing and/or development (while funds remain). See full details
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An individual / representative / campaign group acting on behalf of family members and / or friends of someone that has died in suspicious circumstances either following police contact or custody, in prison, mental health or immigration institutions in the UK.
Affected families (active or not, past or present) can apply to the National Memorial Family Fund.
Potential applicants should note that their campaign groups must be active (if applicable), UK-based and financially independent of any private company or enterprise, funded organisation or registered charity to be eligible. You should also register on this website.
An individual / representative / campaign group that is actively donating at least £2 p/month to the Family Fund appeal are likely to receive a higher priority when available funds are limited.
The National Memorial Family Fund will not support applications from any combination of the following:
Firstly, make sure you're registered
You only have to register once - we'll then send you a permanent unique campaign reference number (CRN). You should make a careful note of this for future reference - it's like a 'passport' to our grants and future services.
The Crisis Family Fund
This is a fund that will always be open for applications (subject to available resources) in-between the standard grant rounds programme which is intermittent.
This is a fast-track process for urgent requests only. Family Fund Assessment Partners will largely drive the application process, with quick decisions made by our administrative team.
The first stage of the current process (registration and grant limits) will still apply, but from that point forward there is a simple endorsement form that Assessment Partners will submit to the Memorial Family Fund - and that's it!
The Family Support Fund
The National Memorial Family Fund will open this stream for applications intermittently, and details will be provided on the 4WardEver UK & Mikey Powell Campaign websites / social networks / newsletters etc, and will also be provided to our assessment partners in advance.
There is no complex application form required to apply to the National Memorial Family Fund, provided that your campaign / group meets the basic criteria set out above.
You should first make contact with one of our Assessment Partners (see the 'Quick Guide' page for details). They will assist you with your online application should you need help.
Here are the key steps regardless of which funding programme is applied to:
Step1: Applicant registers (One-time / Lifetime) and chooses an Assessment Partner. You may use a different partner for each future application if you wish.
Step2: Family Fund confirms registration with the Applicant and copies this to an Assessment Partner.
Step3: Applicant and Assessment Partner make contact to discuss needs / progress to the next step.
Step4: Assessment Partner consults Applicant and either party submits an application (verification of consultation with Assessment Partner is required). Crisis Fund conditions apply
Step5: Family Fund contacts applicant and Assessment Partner with a decision.
Step6: Family Fund contacts Assessment Partner and applicant for grant feedback (within 3 months).
The short answer is 'yes', but there are some conditions that apply:
Further details of the Crisis Family Fund are available on the Applications Process page.
We prefer ALL applications submitted online. The application form includes the following information:
Please state your acceptance that the National Memorial Family Fund would require some basic feedback about how any funds awarded were used.
Submit online here to get started!
4WardEverUK is the primary assessor. Application Assessment Partners in various locations will:
We will ensure that the application process is kept as simple as possible for those applying to ensure they are not burdened with yet more bureaucracy at a time that is in itself already difficult.
The Final Assessment Panel would consider applications based on:
1. The urgency of need expressed via local Assessment Partner panels
2. Where an application sits in the waiting list (by date of receipt)
3. The resources available within the fund at any given time
Grants will generally be between £50 to a maximum of £250 (more may be awarded at our discretion dependent upon the need identified). Some grants awarded may be less than the amount requested dependent on available funds we hold at any given time.
Applications will only be opened when the National Memorial Family Fund holds a balance between £5,000 and £6,500 at any given time. This is to ensure sufficient funds are available.
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Funds can be available for a range of things including (but not exclusively) the following:
Grants for other purposes will be considered within reason. Affected families (active or not, past or present) can apply to the National Memorial Family Fund.
Payment of grants will normally be made within 21 days of being awarded by cheque or direct payment, and made payable to a valid UK bank account.
The bank account should be in the name of the campaign group, unless the application was made by an individual and agreed on that basis.
Cheques / payments will normally be sent to the named person and address held on our files at the time of the grant application unless advised otherwise.
No! Grants are not repayable to the National Memorial Family Fund.
The only condition of the grant awarded is that the receiver should provide us with some basic feedback of how the funds were used.
The only condition of the grant awarded is that the receiver should provide us with some basic feedback of how the funds were used. Failure to do so may affect future applications.
We prefer feedback to be sent using our online options, but you can also send your feedback in a statement no longer than 600 words / two sides of A4 paper.
We also ask (where appropriate) that you submit 3 to 5 images of the activity that the fund has supported. These will be used for publicity purposes.
The UFFC Legacy Fund is open to applications for children of death in custody/police killing victims, who are at a point where the funds awarded will make a material difference to their wellbeing and/or development (while funds remain). See full details
We occasionally manage other small grants on behalf of the United Families & Friends Campaign (UFFC) such as their Gift Fund or project funding.
To find out more please email contactuffc@gmail.com or visit www.uffcampaign.org
UFFC Gift & Legacy Fund
Funds are periodically awarded for a range of things including (but not exclusively):
The National Memorial Family Fund is the first permanent national resource of its kind specifically for those affected by deaths and killings in custody or state neglect, making small grants available for families and their campaign groups across the UK to provide practical domestic assistance and campaign support. We also run (or are developing) a range of other support services for families, children and young people that are affected.
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