Windrush Day 2025

The HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury Docks on 21 June 1948. This defining moment, now celebrated as Windrush Day, marks its 77th anniversary on 22 June 2025.

Lewisham is home to many residents from, and descendants of, the Windrush generation. Following last year's lively celebrations, we're gearing up to mark Windrush Day again. It's time to celebrate their vast contributions to our culture and reflect on the enduring legacy of Windrush.

We are offering small grants of up to £750 to support people, living or working in Lewisham, to develop their own activities and events in their local community to celebrate around the theme of Legacy.

Take inspiration from last year’s events or some of the ideas below:

Organise a street party and encourage people to come together as a community.
A community event such as a meal with a cultural activity
Intergenerational event bringing older and younger people from the community together.
Storytelling event
Exhibition with photographs or oral history contributions Cultural activity – music, arts or crafts
Gardening activity
Podcast, social media event / campaign

Read the full eligibility criteria and apply.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 11 May. If you have any questions about the requirements or anything else related to your application, please email cultural.grants@lewisham.gov.uk

Published on: 14/04/2025