Windrush 75: top tips for your National Lottery Awards for All application
Katie Ayre, Funding Officer, shares some top tips on how to strengthen your National Lottery Awards for All application for Windrush 75 activities and events.
The 75th anniversary of Windrush this year is a moment to celebrate, commemorate and reflect upon the incredible legacy created by the endeavours of Windrush pioneers. It’s a great opportunity to bring people together, and we here at The National Lottery Community Fund want to help you and your community make the most of it.
Thanks to National Lottery players, grants of up to £10,000 are available throughout the year for community-led events and activities designed to commemorate this historic occasion.
Resources from Windrush 75 grant application clinics.
Throughout February, we held a series of advice workshops to support groups with their Windrush 75 funding applications. Along with some of my funding colleagues, we talked through our eligibility criteria, what our grants can be spent on, and what we’re looking for in an application.
Don’t worry if you missed them – we’re still here to help. Read our PowerPoint slides from the grant application clinics to find out more about applying for National Lottery Awards for All. Also take a look at our series of Windrush 75 Awards for All advice videos, which talk you through various aspects of an application including eligibility criteria and what bank statements are required.
Frequently asked questions
The workshops also gave potential Windrush 75 applicants the opportunity to ask questions. We’ve collated the most frequently asked questions and our answers – have a read through and your question may be answered!
Ready to apply?
Visit your local National Lottery Awards for All webpage to find out more: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. Before applying, read our short guide that will help you to avoid some common pitfalls.
Looking for more support?
You’re very welcome to call our Advice Team for help on 0345 4 10 20 30.
We’re aiming to hold another series of Windrush 75 grant application clinics later this year, we will publish these on our Ticketsource page once dates are confirmed.
Please help us to spread the word and let other groups you think may be interested know about this funding. Download our Windrush 75 poster, which you can post on your website and social media or print out to display in your local community.