In Summer 2024 we shared our story in a public exhibition documenting a 10 year project journey.
View the content here in a 3 minute video

We still await recovery permission from the new Labour government. The Prime Minister has yet to echo the comments of his predecessor who last year referred to pioneers who anchored their families here " building new lives in the UK and profoundly shaping this nation "

Commitment to community consultation and an independent memorial remains steadfast... our anchor holds

Throughout the year, discussions continued regarding our request for Government permission to recover the stern anchor from the wreck of HMT Empire Windrush

At the time of Windrush75 celebrations, it was pleasing to see encouraging words from the Prime Minister. We feel these reflect positively on our message connecting metaphor with history. The PM's comments came in a personal letter to our campaigner Rudi Page, in recognition of his work on fostering community pride and upholding the values of respect and inclusion
https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk

In line with our campaign commitment to public consultation, we are now inviting suggestions for potential UK locations to site the anchor.

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.