Race Council Cymru Launches 2025 Windrush Grant Scheme for Wales

Following the successful delivery of Windrush Grants since 2022, Race Council Cymru—led by the Windrush Cymru Elders—is pleased to announce the continuation of the small grants scheme for 2025. This initiative, supported by Welsh Government funding, aims to commemorate National Windrush Day | Windrush Cymru @ 77, which will be celebrated across Wales on 22 June 2025.

Now in its eighth year, National Windrush Day in Wales is a significant date in the national calendar. It serves as a powerful opportunity to recognise, honour, and celebrate the contributions of the Windrush Generation and their descendants to Welsh life and culture.

Call for Grant Applications

Race Council Cymru invites constituted groups and organisations based in Wales to apply for grants of up to £1,500 to deliver events, activities, and educational projects that mark Windrush Day 2025. With funding provided by the Welsh Government, the scheme encourages a broad range of community-led celebrations that highlight the legacy and ongoing impact of the Windrush Generation.

Purpose and Objectives

The 2025 grant scheme is designed to:

Enable community organisations to create meaningful and educational events for Windrush Day.
Celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of the Windrush Generation to Wales.
Support initiatives that engage local communities and raise awareness of Windrush heritage.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to constituted organisations and community groups that:

Are based and operating in Wales.
Can demonstrate the ability to organise and deliver projects, and provide a post-event report including photos, videos (via WeTransfer), and audience feedback.
Can show strong community engagement, particularly with Windrush Generation migrants and Commonwealth nationals.
Are committed to educational outcomes, sharing key information about Windrush history.
Have clear governance, safeguarding, inclusion, and equality policies in place.
Applications must be made via the application form available below and returned by the 11th May 20025

Funding Guidelines

Grants of up to £1,500 are available per organisation.
Funds may only be used for revenue items such as project staff, contractors, refreshments, materials, and travel.
Capital expenditure is not permitted.

Funding Criteria

Applications should clearly demonstrate alignment with the following Welsh Government objectives:

Raise awareness of National Windrush Day | Windrush Cymru @ 77.
Promote positive narratives about the Windrush legacy.
Highlight the contributions of the Windrush Generation to Welsh society—historically, economically, and culturally.
Deliver educational activities or training that inform the public about Windrush contributions to Wales.

For more information on how to apply, or to access application forms and guidance, please contact Race Council Cymru.

Let’s come together to make Windrush Day 2025 a powerful celebration of history, identity, and unity across Wales.