Brummie Keith runs for NCDV

Former Police Superintendent Completes Windsor Half Marathon in Support of NCDV

Last Sunday, Birmingham-born Keith Fraser – known to many as “Brummie Keith” – successfully completed the Windsor Half Marathon, raising funds for the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV).

Keith, whose parents emigrated from Jamaica, began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police in 1985 before moving to the West Midlands force in 2005. When he retired in 2017, he held the distinction of being its only serving Black superintendent.

Since leaving the police, Keith has continued his commitment to justice and equality, serving in senior government roles including Chair of the Youth Justice Board and commissioner on the UK’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.

At the weekend, he laced up his trainers and ran 13 miles through Windsor Great Park in support of NCDV’s vital work.

“I’m raising for the NCDV because its services are, sadly, in increasingly high demand,” he said.

“Domestic abuse takes place behind closed doors, hidden from view in many cases, and the harm caused is high,  with women and children predominantly the ones suffering. NCDV provides a completely free service for those who need it and they help raise awareness. Please show your support for NCDV’s vision of making domestic abuse socially unacceptable.”

The NCDV is a not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) that helps survivors of domestic abuse secure injunctions through the civil courts. Support is available to anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality or disability, and whether or not they qualify for Legal Aid or can afford a solicitor.

Each year, NCDV responds to thousands of referrals. Where cases cannot be taken on by a panel solicitor, its pro bono service ensures individuals are still able to access the protection they need. These services are always free, but the organisation relies heavily on the generosity of the community to continue its work.

NCDV also provides free training to over 12,000 police officers and professionals every year. This training helps frontline workers better understand the use and benefits of civil injunctions, furthering NCDV’s mission to make domestic abuse socially unacceptable.

You can still show your support for Keith’s fundraising and NCDV’s work by donating here.