Friends, Families and Travellers

18/06/2026

Even when progress feels slow, communities need to organise, advocate, and push for change.

Hope grows through collective action and determination.

Here’s Nancy’s vision for the future, with hope at the epicentre!

15/06/2026

We are busy preparing for the start of our 2026 tour this week and first stop Dorset with Kushti Bok Dorset we will be visiting lots of schools but on Wednesday evening do come and see us at Talbot Village. We can’t wait ❤️

14/06/2026

Stronger communities are built through unity. By working together, we can ensure future generations are recognised, respected, and celebrated for their contributions.

Valadimir Balaz from Connecting Roma C.I.C shares what hope means to him!

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gypsies, Travellers and Roma (APPGGTR) has written to Kemi Badenoch MP in response to negative comments about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, and to call for higher standards in public life.

Kemi Badenoch MP made the comments during a speech on getting rid of the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) acts as the Secretariat for the APPGGTR.

https://www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/appg-for-gypsies-travellers-and-roma-calls-out-kemi-badenoch-remarks/

12/06/2026

Our Development Project Officer, Sam Worrall, wrote about the discrimination Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people face at every stage of the criminal justice pathway for Lancaster University.

The blog post is part of raising awareness this Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.

Take a look:

In this blog, Sam Worrall from Friends, Families and Travellers shares her research on the lived experiences of young people from Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller communities who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.

11/06/2026

To celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month this June, we are exploring what kind of future we want to build together. 🎉

This year’s theme, 'Onwards with Hope', grew out of a series of conversations and workshops involving young people from Romany, Roma and Traveller communities across the UK, as part of the co-production that takes place at FFT.

What does ‘hope’ mean to you? Comment below!🌎

Find our GRTHM resources here:
www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm

10/06/2026

Our thoughts are with the Roma families who have been forced to endure terror and fear at the hands of racist violence in Northern Ireland. Racism must be stamped out, and the media, political leaders and public bodies all have a role to play in the fight against discrimination and hate.

08/06/2026

A more inclusive future has to create space for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people to feel valued, respected, and celebrated.


In this video, Siân Willett, one of our Trustees and a member of the Romany Gypsy community, talks us through what she hopes for the future for .

05/06/2026

How are you celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month in the classroom this June?🎒

We have put together activities to try, books to read, and lesson ideas in our Education Pack.

Take a look: