Windrush Day Grant Scheme 2025

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.

This year saw a record number of applicants to the Windrush Day Grant Scheme, reflecting the enthusiasm in communities across the country to celebrate the legacy of the Windrush Generation and the significant contributions they’ve made to the UK’s social, economic and cultural life.

30 groups have received a shared £500,000 in funding for a broad range of projects celebrating the Windrush generation through community-led arts, educational and sporting events across England. With nearly £4 million awarded over the last seven years, the Windrush Day Grant Scheme continues to honour and highlight the legacy of the Windrush generation.

Funded projects:

Jetblack creative arts and sports academy

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust

youth elements

Age UK Sunderland

Museum of the Home

SPID Theatre Company Ltd

Inspiring Audio Ltd

acta Community Theatre

Gospel Link 360 C.I.C.

Preston Caribbean Carnival Ltd

Kirklees Local Television

Pegasus Opera Company

Cornwall Devon Creative Collective CIC

Beloved Theatre Company CIC

The Pilgrim Church Charitable Trust