Leigh Day responds to closure of RoadPeace

Sally said the organisation had been a “lifeline” for countless families affected by road crashes, providing support and campaigning for justice at the most difficult times in their lives.

Leigh Day has worked alongside RoadPeace as a member of its panel, combining legal expertise with the charity’s support network to help victims navigate the aftermath of road crashes.

Since its founding by Brigitte Chaudhry MBE in 1992, RoadPeace achieved milestones, including:

• Establishing the UK’s first dedicated helpline for road crash victims, offering immediate emotional and practical support to bereaved families and seriously injured victims.
• Founding the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in 1993, later adopted by the United Nations in 2005 and now observed worldwide.
• Mobilising thousands through initiatives such as the RoadPeace Challenge, where in 2024 supporters covered 16,958 miles during a week of action, far surpassing the target set in memory of lives lost on UK roads.
• Co-sponsoring a report for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking on sentencing after fatal crashes.
• Contributing to the government’s 2026 road safety strategy which saw officials commit to major policy reviews to bring down the number of people killed or seriously injured on the road

In an update from the charity’s trustees, RoadPeace said the decision to close had been “extremely difficult” and “taken with deep personal sorrow”.

The statement confirmed the main reason for the closure was a significant shortfall in expected revenue, which was “essential to the continued operation of RoadPeace as a viable organisation” and that this had been exacerbated by rising costs.

Leigh Day partner Sally Moore said:

“We have been proud to work alongside RoadPeace and its team for over a decade and have seen firsthand the difference it has made to victims and their families. The group’s dedication and compassion have shaped national policy and created communities of support that will endure even as the organisation closes.”

Leigh Day partner David Preston said:

“Our thoughts are with the staff, volunteers, and all those who have relied on RoadPeace’s services. Its closure leaves a significant gap to be filled.

“At Leigh Day, we remain committed to supporting road crash victims and continuing to support their fight for justice and safer roads for all.”