Holiday Scheme funding round to be announced soon

 

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source: 4WardEverUK | republished: 3 January 2025


The Holiday Scheme was made possible by a donation of £10,000 from  Migrant Media   (through the  UFFC Legacy Fund). The Memorial Family Fund will shortly announce the next round of grants supporting children, young people and families.


The Holiday Scheme application process has been made simpler for applicants, (see the application process here), meaning individual families can apply. Strict criteria will ensure that recently bereaved, children/young people and/or those affected by delayed or re-emerged trauma etc, receive priority considerations for any awards.


There are no expectations on applicants to provide formal feedback.


We will open the next Holiday Fund grants process (Round4) on 21 February 2025.


We will continue to administer the UFFC Legacy Fund (in partnership with Migrant Media) while resources are available.


Ken Fero of Migrant Media said;

"The public awareness and support after the killing of George Floyd had strengthened this initiative which goes directly to improve the lives of families impacted by state violence in

the UK. We support this important grassroots initiative and urge others to join.

When the state fails us, the people must act"


Tippa Naphtali, founder of the NMPMFF said;

"The ongoing pain of affected families often gets lost in the equally important work of

campaigning and lobbying of the state. We are extremely grateful for the support of the

UFFC Legacy Fund which will help us launch one of our key aspirational initiatives"


The Family Fund Holiday Scheme Initiative

From July/August 2024 the NMPMFF has provided resourcing for respite breaks, group outings and short UK-based holidays tailored for children, young people and families affected by custody deaths and killings.


Working closely with our Assessment Partners throughout the country, the NMPMFF will consider applications for a range of social activities that are requested by the applicants in UK-wide localities. Resources will be made available to successful applicants to help cover the costs of their respite breaks, group outings and short UK-based holidays.


Some basic criteria and conditions would apply. Further updates to follow!

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