West Midlands Shine The Light event 2026

The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) worked in close partnership with INQUEST and the Family Reference Group to host the Shine The Light event held in Lozells, Birmingham on 31st January 2026. Families from the West Midlands were invited to attend the private ceremony.

‘Shine the Light Ceremonies’ are part of wider Unjust Deaths project events that have been held across England, Wales and Scotland. The events focus on connecting families, communities and organisers while remembering those who have died; and to foster community connections and ‘shine a light’ on state-related deaths and killings.

Jodie Anderson from INQUEST spoke about their campaign and lobbying work and the ongoing support of families across the UK. Tippa Naphtali from the NMPMFF gave an update on the important work of the NMPMFF over the last five+ years which has included providing affected families with support grants of over £64,000, and co-producing a wide range public and family-only events in UK-wide locations.