£600,000 has been made available under the second year of the
3-year £1.5million
Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF) which
launched last April.
Many victims have reported that revisiting traumatic experiences
makes navigating the claim process extremely difficult.
This vital support will continue and follows the success of the
fund's first year.
Advocates understand claimants' cultural background and will
support them to articulate their stories.
They will also help claimants gather supporting evidence,
signpost to additional services, and create a trusted
environment.
Minister for Migration and Citizenship, MP said:
We know too many Windrush victims find navigating the
compensation claim process alone complex and traumatic.
That's why we set up a fund to provide dedicated support so
victims can receive the justice they deserve.
After a successful first year, I am delighted to announce we are
providing another £600,000 so this support can continue to be
delivered by community organisations.
The scandal saw people who had built their lives in Britain
wrongly treated as illegal immigrants. Many lost jobs, were
denied healthcare, faced deportation threats, and suffered severe
financial hardship and deteriorating mental health.
The fund delivers on the government's manifesto commitment to
work more closely with affected communities and forms part of the
wider Plan for Change.
Virtual information sessions for organisations interested in
applying will be held on 15 and 23 January 2026. Please register
via email to WCSAdvocacySupportFund@homeoffice.gov.uk
Applications must be submitted via the Find and Apply Grant
portal by 5pm on 6 February 2026.
