When the UK promised justice for Windrush, and denied it for decades, the real power came from communities fighting back together.
This is the story we’ve been waiting for. Black History Month 2025 has brought us to the final piece of our journey: understanding how Windrush compensation works and what you can do to claim your rightful power.
Why the Windrush Compensation Scheme matters
For generations, communities from African, Caribbean, and Asian backgrounds living in the UK were denied the basic rights that others took for granted. When the UK promised justice for the Windrush generation, people born between 1945-1965 who were brought to the UK without proper documentation were denied access to work, housing, healthcare, and travel for decades.
Today, the Windrush Compensation Scheme offers compensation ranging from £10,000 to £100,000+ to those who were affected by this injustice. This isn’t just about money, it’s about reclaiming power and self-determination.
How Shifting Your Mindset simplifies your claims
Here’s what makes Shifting Your Mindset different from other support services: no legal jargon, no complicated forms, just practical help.
Unlike traditional claims processes that require you to navigate complex legal systems,
Shifting Your Mindset’s helpline is designed specifically for people who have been affected by the Windrush scandal. They work with the Home Office to ensure that claims are processed quickly and fairly.
The key difference? Self-determination. Kujichagulia (the first principle of Kwanzaa) teaches us that “We are all one.” In the context of Windrush claims, this means that communities have the power to determine their own futures, and Shifting Your Mindset helps make that happen.
What you can expect from Shifting Your Mindset
- Free consultation: Get help understanding your eligibility without any cost
- Simplified claims process: No legal jargon, just clear steps
- Support with documentation: Help gathering the documents you need
- Direct access to the Home Office: Shifting Your Mindset works with the Home Office to expedite your claim
Why now is the time to claim your Power
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has been updated with new changes to make it easier for people to claim. According to recent news, Windrush victims will now receive 75% of compensation up front, a significant improvement from previous schemes.
This is your opportunity to claim your power. You don’t have to wait for the right conditions, you can take action today.
Your next steps: claim Your Power
- Check your eligibility: If you or someone you know was born between 1945-1965 and has been affected by the Windrush scandal, you may be eligible for compensation
- Contact Shifting Your Mindset: For free support and guidance on your claims
- Call the Windrush Helpline: 0800 678 1925
- Share your story: Tag #MyWindrushPower on social media and share your journey
Shifting Your Mindset is working with the Home Office to raise awareness of the Windrush Compensation and Documentation Schemes across Nottingham.
Many people from Asian, African, and Caribbean communities may be entitled to help or compensation, not just those from Caribbean communities. If you or someone you know lost access to work, housing, healthcare, or travel because you couldn’t prove your legal right to live in the UK, you may be eligible for compensation (from £10,000 to £100,000+).
For more information, contact Shifting Your Mindset at:
- Email: info@shiftingyourmindset.co.uk
- Website: www.shiftingyourmindset.co.uk
- Phone: 0800 678 1925
Let’s make this happen together
This isn’t just about compensation, it’s about reclaiming power and self-determination.
When communities work together, we can create real change.
Share your story using #MyWindrushPower, let’s build a community that supports each other and claims our rightful power.
Note: This article is part of Black History Month 2025, a series by TCR that focuses on empowering communities through self-determination and practical solutions.
This blog post was created with support from Shifting Your Mindset and the Home Office to ensure accurate information about the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
