Every June since 2008, people from across the UK have celebrated Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM). Through celebration, education and raising awareness, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month helps to tackle prejudice, change the story, and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in wider society.
The theme for 2025 is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller 'Heroes' Month: "Who inspires you?", and looks to celebrate inspirational Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller, New Traveller Showmen, and Liveaboard Boater people!
Resources for 2025:
Friends, Families and Travellers You can find resources designed to help you mark and raise awareness of GRTHM in the classroom, at work or online.
Local groups and organisations:
Irish Community Care - provide specialised support for the Irish Travelling Community in Greater Manchester.
Europia – provide drop in sessions for the Roma/Gypsy community for support and advice on issues of housing, welfare and wellbeing.
Kaskosan – Kaskosan works with the East European Roma community in Greater Manchester both producing cultural content aimed to inspire critical thinking in terms of Roma inclusion and develop ways to maximize engagement.
For more information about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller support services based in the North West please visit: Friends, Families and Travellers and Travellers Times.