WNO national tour heads to Manchester

LONDON:

The Windrush National Organisation, (WNO) based in Birmingham, is touring the UK to develop greater awareness and advocacy of the Windrush Schemes available to those persons facing difficulties in demonstrating their lawful status, as well as assistance in claiming compensation for those who have suffered losses.

In addition to compensation claims, the WNO team has also identified that some individuals born after 1983 who are having difficulty in obtaining a British passport, despite being born in the UK.

The Home Office Windrush Outreach team will also be present in Manchester to give the public an opportunity for face-to-face consultations/interaction. The outreach event is slated for Tuesday, May 21, at the West Indian Sports and Social Club, Westwood Street, Moss Side, Manchester M14 4SW, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The event is free to the public. Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo, MBE, chair of the Windrush National Organisation, explains: “The Windrush National Organisation is proud to have developed a working relationship with local representatives in Manchester in seeking not just justice, but also the important recognition of the contributions of the Windrush generation in putting the ‘great’ back into Great Britain.

“We seek to advocate for better outcomes, particularly for those who are still under the radar and in fear of the hostile environment. We can help and hence provide a safe environment for all those wishing to attend our meeting in Moss Side, Manchester.”

The WNO team recently held a similar meeting in Bristol and more dates will be announced shortly, which will include Preston, Staffordshire, Leeds, London, Ipswich, Gloucester, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A release notes further that the “Home Office Windrush Outreach team will be in attendance, and it is a safe environment ... to attend and receive assistance either directly from The Home Office or the advocates from the Windrush National Organisation”.