Ten community organisations have been awarded funding from the
government's £400,000 Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund
(WCASF) to provide additional support for victims of the Home
Office Windrush scandal.
Many victims feel the emotional toll of revisiting traumatic
experiences makes navigating the application process alone
challenging.
This is why the WCASF provides dedicated advocates from trusted
community organisations who understand applicants' cultural
backgrounds, enabling them to provide valuable support.
The fund, which will total £1.5 million over the next 3 years,
delivers on the government's manifesto commitment to provide
additional support and work more closely with affected
communities. It forms part of the wider Plan for Change to
deliver justice for victims by breaking down barriers and
ensuring their voices are heard.
Minister for Migration and Citizenship, MP, said:
I am delighted to congratulate these ten outstanding
organisations on their successful applications. Each brings
unique expertise and deep community connections that will make a
real difference to victims.
The Home Office Windrush scandal was an appalling injustice that
should never have happened. We are determined to right these
wrongs and ensure that Windrush communities finally receive the
recognition and justice they deserve. These advocates will
provide the culturally sensitive support that victims need to
tell their stories and access the compensation that is rightfully
theirs.
The 10 successful organisations span England, Wales and Scotland,
ensuring support reaches Windrush communities nationwide.
Advocates will help applicants gather supporting evidence,
signpost them to additional services and create trusted
environments where victims can share their experiences.
The successful organisations for year 1 funding are:
- Race Council Cymru
- Bristol Black Carers
- Ultra Education CIC
- Mojatu Foundation
- Greatway Foundation
- Make More Community CIC
- Birthmark of Africa
- FORgiving CIC
- Sian Computers Community Initiative CIC
- Legal Advice Clinic – University of Leicester
The WCASF funding will be delivered over 3 years, with £400,000
available in the first year. Applications for subsequent years
will open in due course.
If you think you might be eligible for Windrush compensation:
