Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund 2027-28
- Funding
- £5,000 – £60,000
- Deadline
- 4 December 2026
- Location
- England
- Applications
- Deadline: 4 December 2026
Overview
The Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund gives grants to organisations that help people make claims through the Windrush Compensation Scheme. Advocates support claimants at every stage, from preparing and submitting a claim to accepting a decision or asking for a review. They also help claimants gather evidence and tell their story clearly. Grants range from £5,000 to £60,000. The total programme budget is £1.5 million over three years. Year 3 is open to organisations with existing experience of Windrush Compensation Scheme advocacy, or general advocacy experience if you are based in Northern Ireland. The deadline to apply is 4 December 2026.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Must have experience of Windrush Compensation Scheme advocacy, or general advocacy experience if applying in Northern Ireland
- Must be an established organisation
- Must deliver advocacy support to Windrush Compensation Scheme claimants
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
This fund is for organisations with experience of supporting Windrush Compensation Scheme claimants. Organisations in Northern Ireland can apply with general advocacy experience instead. It is not for individuals or for organisations with no relevant advocacy background.
Regions
Awards published
2,791
Typical award
£164,122
Most awards
£29,217 to £876,449
Most funded region
London
41 awards in 2025, down from 487 the year before.
Recent awards include Debryshire Law Centre (£20,095, 2025), Eaaling Law Centre, Hanwell Community Library (£15,468, 2025) and Migrant Advocacy Service (£20,118, 2025).
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Full details from Home Office
The Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF) provides £1.5 million of grant funding over three years for organisations delivering essential advocacy support to Windrush Compensation Scheme (WCS) claimants. Year 3 is open to established organisations with experience of WCS advocacy, or general advocacy if applying in Northern Ireland. Advocates will support claimants at any stage of the WCS claims process, from preparing and submitting a claim to accepting a decision or requesting a review. Support will include practical help with gathering information and evidence. Advocates will build trusting relationships, helping claimants feel safe and comfortable telling their story. They will understand each claimant's culture and background, helping them clearly explain their story.
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