Nottingham Windrush Support Forum
‘Working for justice and celebrating the contribution of the Windrush Generations’
Here at The Pilgrim Church, our main goal through this turbulent time has been to assist and support the victims of the Windrush scandal and find effective ways of getting their stories and plight out to the public.
Led by our own Reverend Mark Stewart and Reverend Clive Foster, we initiated a multi-pronged campaign to help the victims of this ongoing scandal.
Our team of dedicated supporters are addressing this crisis head-on, with the intention of covering as many different areas in need of support as we can. Click below to book an appointment.
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Click here to experience Windrush Support at Nottingham Carnival
Nottingham Windrush Support forum at the carnival Windrush zone, promoting information about the Windrush compensation scheme.
Drop-in sessions
One of the first issues we chose to combat head on was the lack of support victims were currently receiving in getting their documentation filled out for their legal citizenship.
The Government
The Church has fully engaged with the Home Office consultation process including the government Windrush Taskforce and compensation schemes, to help obtain documents and applications for compensation for Windrush sufferers.
We have also been asked to visit 10 Downing Street to converse with government officials in finding proactive means in dealing with this crisis as effectively as possible.
Don’t lose out!
Find out if you’re eligible for compensation.
Supporting Awaabs Law
Nottingham Windrush Support Forum is supporting and advocating for safe and secure housing across the UK.
Awaabs Law is at the forefront, requiring landlords to promptly address health hazards. Named after Awaab Ishak, a child tragically lost to mould exposure, this law is crucial.
socialhousingsafety@levellingup.gov.uk or windrushnotts@gmail.com.
Watch the video by Nottingham barrister Christian Weaver Jr for insights.
Lets ensure everyone in the UK has access to safe homes!
Windrush News
Reverend Clive Foster receives an MBE – Member of the Order of the British Empire award from King Charles III for services to the Windrush generation.
Rev Clive said, “It was truly an honour and privilege to receive the MBE medal from King Charles III for services to the Windrush generation. It was really wonderful that members of my family were there to experience the occasion - I am sure my parents would have be immensely proud of this moment.
They came over as part of the Windrush generation with the hope of building a better future for our family and to make a much needed valuable contribution to the country. In fact, I had picture in my jacket pocket of my mom and dad so they were very much part of the special day.
For me the award is also recognition of the a great team of people that came together to help the Windrush generation. As a result of that work, many people have received their rightful citizenship, compensation and we have given visibility to the outstanding contribution of the Windrush Generation to the UK.
There is still lots to do and hopefully this recognition goes some way to keep the issue in the spotlight. The award ceremony will be an occasion that will live long with me with great humility and joy.”
Moments from Nottingham Windrush 75 Celebrations
Some members of the Windrush 75 planning team…..
Windrush Tea Party
Windrush Response Team Engagement Events
To acknowledge the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants to the UK on Windrush Day 22nd June 2020 Nottingham City Council lit up the Council House
Thank you to the Windrush Generation
Image: Channel 4 News
On the 22nd of April 2018, we launched our first Pilgrim Windrush drop-in session. These regularly held events were created with the idea of having a place where we could provide pastoral support and free legal advice for the victims and their families. Alongside this, it also gave us an opportunity to process our victims’ immigration information so we could further assist on their ongoing cases. We have conducted 5 sessions so far, with nearly 200 individuals receiving support or advice, and our goal is to continue to help those who are in need of it.
Image: Channel 4 News
Events
We have been actively involved in a wide range of diverse events in Nottingham and around the UK in support of the Windrush victims. We have also held meetings and conferences to discuss matters regarding the Windrush situation, where we have heard emotional testimonials from victims and provided vital information about the crisis to the community.
Achievements
We are pleased to announce that our Windrush campaign has been a resounding success!
Through the resilience, organisation and compassion of our team here at The Pilgrim Church, we have helped a huge number of Windrush victims during this crisis.
Drop In Surgeries
As a result of attending the Pilgrim Windrush Drop-In sessions, a growing number of people have now progressed to become documented and now have the right to remain in this country. Some have also now received UK bio-metric cards proving their right to work.
We want to acknowledge and thank the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrant which through the Windrush Justice Fund has funded some of the Windrush Support work at Pilgrim Church.
Events and Conferences
Since the campaign launched in April 2018, we have had over 20 different engagement events. These have ranged from large events speaking to large audiences, to smaller intimate meetings where we’ve been able to really hone in on people’s problems and give advice.
During this time, we have also held five sessions with the UK Government Home Office to discuss matters regarding the Windrush crisis. These sessions have been very constructive and we are so pleased to hear that the UK Government has recently implemented a Windrush Compensation scheme, created to financially support victims of the scandal.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been affected by the Windrush scandal, please contact us by clicking the button below.