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The UK government has announced £1.5 million in funding to improve support for victims of the Windrush scandal applying for compensation.
This funding will increase advocacy support for applicants of the Windrush Compensation Scheme, which compensates individuals who suffered losses due to their inability to prove their right to live in the UK. The scheme is available to people of all ages and nationalities, including those from African, Asian, and Caribbean backgrounds.
With grants ranging from £10,000 to £40,000, organisations will be better equipped to guide those affected through the complex application process and help them secure their legal status.
Who can apply:
- unincorporated charities or community organisations, community interest
- companies, or companies with a charitable purpose or,
- registered charities or,
- consortium or partnership, and
- organisations with secure systems in place to ensure claimants data is securely stored, saved and destroyed
Applications for the Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund must be submitted by 5pm on the 9th May 2025.
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