The Windrush Community Fund is open to charities, community organisations and/or grassroots groups to bid for financial assistance to help ensure that organisations and groups can raise awareness and support engagement among those eligible for the government’s Windrush Scheme and Windrush Compensation Scheme. This support is available to fund activities across the UK. Awards range from a minimum of £2,500 to a maximum of £25,000.
Voice4Change England (V4CE) will be overseeing the Windrush Community Fund application process. You can apply for Phase 2 from 1 April to 30 June 2021.
Voice 4 Change England will be assisting community groups who apply for the fund, with final decisions on funding being made by the Windrush Cross- Government Working Group and Home Office.
Head to the Voice for Change website to find out more and to apply or to make enquiries email windrushenquiries@voice4change-england.co.uk. In addition further information can be found here.
Voice4 Change England will also be hosting two free online information sessions so you can find out more about the Windrush Community Fund and can receive guidance on your application. The events will be on 21 April 2021 from 2-4PM (book here) and 13 May 2021 from 10-12PM (book here).
