A flagship specialist strand
Windrush is a major specialist strand of RenVocate’s work. It brings together advocacy, wellbeing and education to support people affected by the Windrush injustice, strengthen understanding and create space for dignity, healing and community voice.
Our commitment
For the past three years, our work has included community advocacy, trusted information, compensation clinics, talks, exhibitions and partnership activity. Our commitment is to stand alongside you throughout your journey—to listen without judgement, help you understand your options, guide you through the information available and offer practical assistance wherever we can. This may include helping you identify relevant government schemes and provisions, signposting or referring you to the right services, and supporting you with the steps needed to move matters forward. We will aim to remain alongside you through to completion, or until the appropriate service is in place to continue supporting you. You will not simply be given information and left to struggle alone—we are in it together.
What we do
Practical, person-centred support for people who need help understanding the Windrush schemes and working out what to do next.
Accessible learning sessions that explain the history, legislation and continuing impact of Windrush while challenging misinformation.
Bringing heritage, creativity and lived experience together through community events, exhibitions, talks and collaborative projects.
Schools, community organisations, artists and poets are invited to enquire about sessions, partnerships and future Windrush events.
Work in action
Our public-facing work combines trusted information and practical support with history, culture, lived experience and conversation.
Covering the East Midlands
A free community clinic delivered in association with local organisations, in partnership with the Home Office and supported by The New Generation Church, Nottingham. The Home Office delivers a presentation, hosts an open question-and-answer session and provides one-to-one support for attendees.
The date for the 2027 clinic will be announced when confirmed.
Shoe Lane Library, London
A Windrush talk and art exhibition combining history, lived experience, culture and conversation, supported by the City of London Corporation: Shoe Lane Library and the Community Safety Team.
Official information and forms
Find current GOV.UK information about the Windrush Scheme, Compensation Scheme, eligibility, application forms and guidance.
Partnership and funding
Our aim is to build sustainable Windrush work that honours lived experience, responds to continuing needs and contributes to wider understanding and positive change. We welcome conversations with funders, community organisations, cultural partners and specialist practitioners who share this commitment.
Collaborate with us
We welcome conversations with schools, community organisations, libraries, councils, cultural venues, faith groups and wellbeing partners.
