Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2024
The Windrush Day Grant Scheme supports groups to commemorate, celebrate and educate people about the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants across communities in our country. Funded projects will help people join together in celebrating the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush.
The grant scheme forms a part of the Government’s commitment to level up opportunity across diverse communities and help build greater trust in public services while improving outcomes for everyone and forging a greater sense of belonging.
The response this year has been overwhelming - we received 260+ applications requesting a total of £6 million.
28 groups have received over £480,000 in funding for a broad range of projects celebrating the Windrush generation through community-led arts, educational and sporting events across England. With £3.25 million awarded over the last six years, the Windrush Day Grant Scheme continues to honour and highlight the legacy of the Windrush generation.
Funded projects:
African Caribbean Community Association North East CIC
BLACK* artists on the move
Recreate Dorset
Kainé Management Ltd
Oxford City Council
St. Kitts and Nevis Association Luton
Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museums
The Brixton Project
Innovai Events
Voyage
London Borough of Newham
Oxygen Arts CIC
Devon Development Education
Royal & Derngate (Northampton Theatres Trust)
Insight Community Project CIC
Black Heroes Foundation
Friends of Hannah More
Friends of Mary Seacole Housing Association
InCommon
Whispered Tales
For Us and By Us
Jamaica Society Leeds
State of Trust
Opal22 Arts and Ed
Sudden Productions
Lewisham Churches Care (Bring Me Sunshine)
Golden Stars Kids Club & Training CIC
The Play House (BHAM)
Photo above: 2022 Windrush Day Grant Recipient - Bristol Windrush Reggae Choir hosted by Bristol Reggae Orchestra. Photo by Mark Simmons Photography.