The Traveller Movement

As part of 2024’s Transformation Grants programme, we funded The Traveller Movement (TM Official) to deliver a project focused on tackling the discrimination and social injustices experienced by Romani (Gypsy) and Irish Traveller communities. It also set out to highlight the poor living conditions many face, their exclusion from public services, and their lack of representation in government policy.  
 
The project’s aims are to amplify the voices of marginalised communities and advocate for meaningful change. To support this, the team are developing a course for local authorities on how to create effective strategies for engaging with and supporting Romani (Gypsy) and Irish Traveller communities. This work is being shaped by in-depth community consultations and needs-based assessments with Irish Travellers who are residents of the Westway site, often referred to as the Stable Way site. 
 
The team is also producing a community-led film to support a wider public awareness campaign, which we’ll share once it’s completed.