Hackney Windrush

Hackney’s ongoing commitment to the Windrush Generations. From information on our annual festival to year-round access to resources and support, it’s all here on Hackney Windrush.

Hackney Council hosts the annual Windrush Generations Festival every June. This month-long festival commemorates the arrival of passengers from Caribbean and Commonwealth countries at Tilbury Docks on the HMT Empire Windrush, and the many who followed them to the UK between 1948 and 1973 to address labour shortages. Events are delivered by the community and funded via the Council’s Windrush microgrant scheme.

Explore highlights, images, and resources from past Windrush festivals.

Check back here in the new year for information on how to get involved or to apply for a Windrush festival microgrant.

Windrush history, resources and festival archive

  • Two people standing side by side

    Windrush Commissioner launch

    In July 2025, Hackney welcomed the new Windrush Commissioner Reverend Clive Foster MBE to his post. Find out more about the big day here.

    Discover
  • Three women sitting in what appears to be a hall or church down smiling and laughing at each other.

    Support and resources

    Educational resources, support services and community groups dedicated to the Windrush generation.

    Find support
  • A black and white photo of four boys sitting on park railings. They are dressed in jumpers and trousers in the style of the 60s/70s

    Windrush history

    Discover Hackney’s Windrush stories and explore the collections of Hackney Museum and Hackney Archives.

    Learn
  • A woman standing by a framed artwork

    Windrush Amplified Art Grant

    Hackney’s Windrush Amplified Art Grant aims to elevate exceptional artists from the Windrush Generation. Find out more!

    Discover
  • People seated at a series of long tables with a stage in the background of the image. On the stage are displayed several flags hanging down.

    Windrush festival highlights

    Explore photo albums and highlights from each year of the Windrush Generations Festival in Hackney.

    Explore
  • A man wearing a face mask, blue hoodie and red cap stands in front of Hackney Town Hall.

    Support for undocumented migrants

    If the Scandal has affected you and you suffered losses because you could not confirm your legal status, you may be eligible for compensation.

    Find support
  • A woman dressed in a long black coat wearing sunglasses with her braided hair styled up stands between two green fruit-style sculptures. Behind her is a group of people looking at her.

    Hackney's Windrush Artwork Commission

    Hackney Council commissioned these artworks as a permanent symbol of honour, respect and commitment to the Windrush Generation.

    Project info

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