These meetings offer the opportunity for continuing mutual support between bereaved families.
They also provide a means of learning what else is happening in the local area and of taking action if members wish to do so.
Victims who use our support services are encouraged to contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org if they have any concerns or issues.
RoadPeace currently has groups in the following areas. Use the tabs to learn more:
Gaining support after the awful aftermath of losing a loved one in a crash through those similarly affected has been a lifeline for our family. No one else seems to understand the pain and grief that engulfs you
– Bereaved mother.
London
Our London support group for bereaved families meets on the second Wednesday of every month.
All meetings will be held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2024
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 10th January 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 14th Feb 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 13th March 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10th April 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 8th May 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 12th June 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10th July 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 14th August 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 11th September 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9th October 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 13th November 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 11th December 2024 | 6.00-7.30pm |
These meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace member Pam Coling and coordinated by Victoria Mitchinson.
These meetings are being supported by Transport for London and MOPAC.
Our London support group for injured victims meets on the first Friday of every month, starting from June 7th.
| Friday | 7th June 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
| Friday | 5th July 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
| Friday | 2nd August 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
| Friday | 6th September 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
| Friday | 4th October 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
| Friday | 1st November 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
| Friday | 6th December 2024 | 4.00-5.30pm |
These meetings are being coordinated by our new Coordinator, Karen McRitchie
For further information contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org
Other local activities:
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held on Sunday 17th November 2024
West Midlands
Our West Midlands group meets monthly, alternating between a longer support meeting on Wednesday evenings and a shorter virtual coffee morning on Sundays.
All meetings are held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2024
Support meetings
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 17th January 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 20th March 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 15th May 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 17th July 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 18th September 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 20th November 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
Virtual Coffee Mornings
| Day | Date | Time |
| Sunday | 18th February 2024 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 21st April 2024 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 18th August 2024 | 10.00-11.00am |
| Sunday | 20th October 2024 | 10.00-11.00am |
The West Midlands Group is coordinated by Lucy Harrison, with support facilitating the Wednesday meetings provided by Lesley Bates. Both Lucy and Lesley are bereaved through road traffic collisions.
The group also holds face to face meetings once per quarter. These meetings are also open to West Mercia group members.
Meeting dates for 2024
| Day | Date | Time |
| Saturday | 22nd June 2024 | 11.00am-1.00pm |
| Saturday | 21st September 2024 | 11.00am-1.00pm |
| Saturday | 14th December 2024 | 11.00am-1.00pm |
For further information contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org
Other local activities:
- Ceremony of Remembrance on Saturday 10th August at the RoadPeace Wood, National Arboretum, Staffordshire
- A Service of Remembrance will take place at St. Martin in the Bull Ring, on Sunday 17th November 2024, at 2:30pm
East Midlands
Our local group service is relaunching in the East Midlands region, with the support of our new local group coordinator Dee Beesley. These meetings will be held on the last Wednesday of every month.
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 29th May 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 26th June 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 31st July 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 28th August 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 25th September 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 30th October 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 27th November 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 25th December 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm |
North West
Our North West support group meets monthly, typically on the first Friday of every month.
All meetings are held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2024
| Day | Date | Time |
| Friday | 5th January 2024 | 1.00pm-2.30pm |
| Friday | 2nd February 2024 | 1.00pm-2.00pm |
| Friday | 1st March 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Friday | 5th April 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Friday | 3rd May 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Friday | 7th June 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Friday | 5th July 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Friday | 2nd August 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Friday | 6th September 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Thursday | 3rd October 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Friday | 1st November 2024 | 1.00pm-3.00pm |
| Thursday | 5th December 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
Meetings are facilitated by Merlyn Kendall (Local Group Facilitator).
For further information contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org
Other local activities:
- An annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service held at St George’s Hall on Sunday 17th November 2024
South West
Our South West group meets monthly. Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month.
All meetings are held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2024
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tuesday | 13th February 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9th March 2024 | 10.00am-12.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9th April 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 14th May 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 11th June 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9th July 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 13th August 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10th September 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8th October 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 12th November 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 10th December 2024 | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
Meetings are facilitated by RoadPeace South West Local Group Coordinator Kate Uzzell, with help from Support Services Coordinator Robyn Bone.
For further information contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.
West Mercia
Our West Mercia support group for bereaved families meets monthly, typically on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
All meetings are held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2023
| Day | Date | Time |
| Wednesday | 24th January 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 28th February 2024 | 7.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 27th March 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 24th April 2024 | 7.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 22nd May 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 26th June 2024 | 7.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 24th July 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 28th August 2024 | 7.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 25th September 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 23rd October 2024 | 7.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 27th November 2024 | 6.00-8.00pm |
| Wednesday | 18th December 2024 | 7.00-8.00pm |
These meetings are being supported by West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.
The West Mercia group is coordinated and facilitated by Lucy Harrison, who was bereaved through a road traffic collision.
A joint meeting for West Midlands and West Mercia group members is held once a quarter at St. Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham.
Meeting dates for 2024
| Day | Date | Time |
| Saturday | 22nd June 2024 | 11.00am-1.00pm |
| Saturday | 21st September 2024 | 11.00am-1.00pm |
| Saturday | 14th December 2024 | 11.00am-1.00pm |
For further information contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org
Other local activities:
- A Service of Remembrance will take place at St. Martin in the Bull Ring, on Sunday 17th November 2024, at 2:30pm
Devon and Cornwall
Our newly formed Devon and Cornwall group will begin meeting monthly from 28th May. Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month.
All meetings are held online using Zoom.
Meeting dates for 2024
| Day | Date | Time |
| Tuesday | 28th May 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 25th June 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 30th July 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 27th August 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 24th September 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 29th October 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 26th November 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 31st December 2024 | 6.00pm-7.30pm |
Meetings are coordinated by RoadPeace South West Local Group Coordinator Kate Uzzell.
For further information contact our support team on 0800 160 1069 or email helpline@roadpeace.org.