Aims/priorities: During 2025 to 2026, the funding is intended to:
- Raise awareness of and address any misinformation about the Windrush Compensation and Windrush Documentation Schemes with a focus on non-Caribbean communities and encourage them to apply to these schemes.
- Build on the insights and learning taken from existing work on Windrush to understand:
- why individuals are not applying for the Windrush Compensation Scheme and/or the Windrush Scheme.
- how to encourage eligible individuals to apply to these schemes.
This fund is best suited to support short and easy-to-deliver projects, rather than a programme of work, as all allocated funds needs to be spent by 31 March 2026.
Who can apply? The following types of groups can apply:
- Unincorporated charities or community organisations.
- Community interest companies.
- Companies with a charitable purpose.
- Grassroots organisations.
- Registered charities.
Consortium or partnership applications are also accepted.
Applications are encouraged from a range of eligible groups who wish to raise awareness of and promote the Windrush Scheme (documentation) and the Windrush Compensation Scheme to communities including those wider than the Caribbean.
Grant amount: A total of £150,000 is being made available in 2025-26.
Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 are available.
Projects must be fully delivered by 31 March 2026.
Applicants are able to request up to 25% of the full funding amount (initial payment) for set up costs.
Application process: All relevant documents as well as a short video can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Two virtual information sessions will be held for community and grassroots organisations who are interested to learn more about the Fund and how to submit an application:
- Thursday 1 May (14.00-15.30)
- Tuesday 6 May (11.00-12.30).
Groups must register at least 48 hours in advance of the session they wish to attend. They should send an email to CommunityEngagementFundCompetition@homeoffice.gov.uk. Details can be found on the GOV.UK website
Contact the Home Office for further information.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted from 23 April 2025 to 28 May 2025 (16:00). Notification of award decisions by 31 July 2025.
Contact information: Email: CommunityEngagementFundCompetition@homeoffice.gov.uk