Press & Media

Media Coverage

The Katie Trust has been covered by national and regional media across the UK and Ireland. Below you will find a record of that coverage, together with information for journalists and media professionals who want to get in touch.

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Press Enquiries

James Brannigan, Founder, The Katie Trust

For interview requests, background briefings, comment on domestic abuse, coercive control, unexplained deaths or investigative learning, or to request access to campaign materials, please contact us directly.

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We aim to respond to all media enquiries within 24 hours.

Coverage

In the Media

A record of media coverage of The Katie Trust, Katie Simpson's story, and the Justice Beyond the Gate campaign.

DocumentaryChannel 42024

The Showjumper Murder

Feature-length documentary telling Katie Simpson's story, the investigation into her death, and the questions that followed. The film provides essential context for understanding why The Katie Trust was founded.

NewsBBC News NI2026

Katie Trust launch: family calls for change after equestrian death

Coverage of the formal launch of The Katie Trust and James Brannigan's call for systemic change in how unexplained and suspicious deaths are investigated.

CampaignJustice Beyond the Gate Campaign2026

We Won't Look Away Again — campaign launch

Coverage of the joint campaign between The Katie Trust and The Bridle Path Initiative, calling on equestrian and rural organisations to adopt safeguarding standards and recognise the signs of coercive control.

If you have covered The Katie Trust and your coverage is not listed here, please get in touch and we will add it.

Covering Domestic Abuse or Unexplained Deaths?

The Katie Trust can provide expert comment, case context, and access to lived experience for journalists working on stories about domestic abuse, coercive control, unexplained deaths, safeguarding failures, or bereaved family support.

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