Following the violent deaths of their children and experiencing a profound need to bring something good and positive out of something bad, affected families have come together to make a difference.

E tenebris lux. From the darkness (comes) light.

What We Think

With such a fast moving environment, this is where we will publish our news, what we've been up to and the issues that families united feel need attention.

If you feel that there is something we should know or look at, then please use our forums to let us know by clicking here.

We some really interesting ideas, and things coming up, so if you want be the first to know about our plans or if you want to get involved with supporting our campaign (even if it is just the say you support our aims) then please Support our Cause by clicking here.

Charity Quiz Night

The Jimmy Mizen Foundation is hosting a quiz night on Friday 10th February 2012 7pm at

The Bulls Head, Chislehurst. BR7 6NR

Tickets going fast £5

e mail  mizenevents@hotmail.co.uk

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Charity Quiz Night

Charity Race Night

the Rob Know Foundation is hosting a

‘Charity Race Night, Buffet and Disco’

at the Marriott Hotel, Bexleyheath on Friday 18th November

bar opens 7pm and the racing starts at 7.45pm

it promises to be a great night, plus there are opportunities to sponsor races and horses and a ‘bucking bronco’ competition

please e mail info@familiesutd.com

for more details

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Charity Race Night

SOLA

this years Spirit of London Awards is Monday October 10th at The Royal Albert Hall,

it promises to be a memorable night, and keep looking here for news of this years special young people to join the growing band of winners of the ‘youth oscars’.

Our young people are not only the future , they are the present, and we stand in awe of the great way you are all working to make this a more cohesive and compassionate society

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SOLA

Fun Day in Eltham

this Saturday 27th August from 12pm, is a family fun day, raising funds for four local charities including The Jimmy Mizen Foundation.

There’s live music, food, bar, stalls, sport, activities, rides etc.

Come and enjoy yourself.

Eltham Park South, Glenesk Rd

SE9 1AR

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Fun Day in Eltham

We have been contacted by a charity called Child Bereavement Charity – who offer additional support and advice for families who has lost a child. Their site has some useful resources, which you may find of some use.

As always we are here to support any family who have suffered a loss through Youth Violence – if you need any support of help, then please do not hestiate to drop us a line

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Calling for your Spirit of London Nominations

It’s that time of year again, when the Spirit of Lodon Awards are calling for nominations for 2011.

Now in its 3rd year, the awards initially created by the Damilola Taylor Trust and supported by Families Utd are looking to find this year’s crop of youngsters doing amamzing things in their community. Dubbed the ‘Community Oscars’, these awards exist to recongnise the good in London’s Youth – and we need to know who are the people who are doing great things – there are loads of different categories – so there shouldn’t be a problem finding one for that person who you think deserves an amazing night where they are the stars of the show.

To nominate someone please click here – www.spiritoflondonawards.com/nominations

If you want to know more about the event – then please visit their website

Finally, if you don’t have time for that, then please watch the short video above

Thanks

Families Utd

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Calling for your Spirit of London Nominations

3rd Annual Peace Day – Remembering David

Families Urd – and in particular Grace – would like to invite you all to rememeber her son David Idowu at the 3rd Annual Peace Day. This will be a day  of fun, in memory of David and all the young people who have died through violent crime.

The day – on Saturday 9th July at Tabard Gardens Park (SE1 near Borough Tube Station) starts at 10am with a Football tournament and includes music, singers, poets, dancers and more right through to 6pm.

At 12pm we will also have a special dedication of the David Idowu Memorial Bench

The best bit is that it is FREE!!!

We hope you will be able to join us there.

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3rd Annual Peace Day – Remembering David

Anniversary

As time passes on, it is easy to forget those affected by Youth Violence. Please remember three precious young people lost to violent crime whose anniversary’s occur soon,

  • Ben Kinsella (3 yrs) – Wednesday 29th June,
  • Sarah Payne (11 yrs) – Friday 1st July
  • David Idowu (3 yrs) – Thursday 7th July

Feel free to contact them direct, or leave you messages on her, or our Facebook page

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Anniversary

Please support Grace & her family

The David Idowu Foundation’s Peace Walk 2011 – please join Grace and her family on this years ‘peace walk’

DATE: Wednesday 1st June
TIME: 2pm to 4pm
LOCATIONS: Camberwell Green Park  to Peckham Library

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Please support Grace & her family

One Life Concert – in memory of Johnson Gustave Ndjoli

‘The One Life’ Concert is being held on Saturday 21st May 2011 in memory of Johnson Gustave Ndjoli who passed away 5th May 2010 for being a loyal person.

As we remember him

We are celebrating what would have been his 21st birthday.

The Johnson Ndjoli Memorial Foundation’s aim is to work for the prevention of yuong people in London from being victims of gun, knives and ‘gang’ crimes by “supporting anyone in need of help” especially young people and parents of victims invilved in violent crimes

Acts include: Drahma, In’Sight, Myself, Concise One, Laasyie, King Logic & many more.

For tickets call 07949 809420

First 21 tickets are £5, after that £7.50

We hope you can join us to remember our son, friend and loved one

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One Life Concert – in memory of Johnson Gustave Ndjoli
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