Following the House of Commons statement, we are now well on our way to meeting all three provisos set by Westminster for recovery of the anchor. Messages of public support continue to be welcomed at patrickvernon@btconnect.com 

In July 2022, MP Dawn Butler hosted the launch event of Windrush75 where our friends at INCE announced a charitable trust ‘The Windrush Anchor Foundation’ is being established and that selection of Trustees is underway.
TradeWinds article by Gary Dixon about UK law firm INCE’s support

Also... a life-size cardboard replica is presently touring the London Borough of Brent courtesy of Rudi Page's “Hope, Resilience and Progression” Windrush75 Communities Anchor Project.

Website launch

Project raised in the House of Commons, 1 July 2021

Production company discussions

Engagement with interested parties

Funding channels explored

TEAM PRESENTATION HOSTED BY UBELE INITIATIVE featuring research & logistics presentation 10:00 to 32:00

Project promotion considerations on hold due to Covid-19 pandemic

Press & media coverage plus early launch of GoFundMe page

Public Consultation Meeting with agreement that design & location should be determined by the community

Patrick Vernon & David Mearns take project lead with team meeting at BCA, advising independent development free of Government

Information leaflet packs distributed to city libraries during Black History Month, Twitter account created & temporary Facebook page set up

Approval sought from Her Majesty… two months later, Government announces plans for a Windrush Memorial at Waterloo Station