RoadPeace has supported families who have been impacted by road crashes since it was founded in 1992. The charity’s Trustees announced yesterday (Monday 12 January) that it had stopped all its activities with immediate effect, owing to financial difficulties.
Brake has worked alongside RoadPeace on several campaigns, including lobbying for changes to the driver licensing system to reduce deaths and serious injuries from crashes involving young and newly qualified drivers.
We acknowledge the vital work RoadPeace has done over its 34-year span and greatly respect what has been achieved in that time to help put road safety and post-crash support for road victims firmly on the political agenda.
We understand this is a distressing time for everyone involved: the RoadPeace team, the charity’s supporters and volunteers, and especially the individuals and families RoadPeace have been supporting.
Ross Moorlock, CEO of Brake, said: “The closure of RoadPeace has come as a shock to the whole road safety community and reflects the very difficult landscape within which charities are currently operating.
“Most concerning is the impact the sudden and unexpected discontinuation of RoadPeace’s support will have on road victims, who may now be confused about where to turn.
“We continue to stand alongside those affected by road crashes, and we would remind anyone who needs help or advice to reach out to Brake’s National Road Victim Service for support.”
Brake’s National Road Victim Service is a free, professional support service for road victims. Our experienced, trauma-informed caseworkers support people bereaved by or injured in collisions in their darkest times, providing emotional support as well as practical advice and guidance.
Brake’s National Road Victim Service is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, excluding bank holidays.
If you’ve been affected by a road crash and need support, please get in touch. Call 0808 8000 401, email help@brake.org.uk or go to www.brake.org.uk/support and fill out a simple form.
