2023 MARKS THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE MV EMPIRE WINDRUSH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK). IN 2023, THE DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES (DLUHC) WILL BE MARKING THIS SPECIAL OCCASION BY LAUNCHING THE WINDRUSH DAY GRANT SCHEME 2023.
Windrush Day celebrates the British Caribbean community’s sacrifice and contribution to our country. Projects funded under the scheme will be commemorating, celebrating, and educating their communities about the Windrush Generation and their descendants.
Applications are open to registered charities, exempt charities, CICs, social enterprises, and community benefit societies, as well as local authorities. To find out more, please read through the criteria and guidance documents.
To offer support for people who want to apply for this year’s funding (3 online (zoom) and 1 in person (The Foundry) webinars/workshop events have been arranged to provide information around eligibility, criteria, and requirements.
For an overview of the scheme and an opportunity to ask questions, please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/near-neighbours-55683967223
Please note that advise cannot be given on the suitability or strength of your project idea.
For more information, please visit the website: https://www.near-neighbours.org.uk/windrush75
Dr Nordine Campbell launching her book at Windrush Civic Event in the Luton Town Hall on 22nd June 2022.