About Us

The British West India Regiments Heritage Trust (BWIRHT) pronounced ‘Bright’ is a UK armed forces not-for-profit charitable organisation. Our name is formed of an amalgamation of the West India Regiments (WIR 1795 - 1927 & 1958 - 1962) and the British West Indies Regiment (BWIR 1915 - 1921).

Our core mission is to remember, honour and commemorate the contribution and sacrifices of the West India Regiments and their modern-day descendants. We promote West Indian military heritage for public benefit, through commemorative events, education and research.

Our purposeful activities

Commemorate and acknowledge West Indian and Caribbean military heritage.
Increase the numbers and visibility of black veterans at UK military commemorative events to highlight the continuous service and sacrifices made by people of Caribbean & West Indian heritage in support of British interests around the globe.
Educate and enlighten the public about the service, sacrifice and contribution of all those within our West Indian and Caribbean military heritage.
Advocate to ensure the contributions of West Indian and Caribbean personnel are recognised, acknowledged, celebrated and valued within the armed forces community (serving, reservists, veterans and families) and wider public.

Our Team

BWIRHT CIC and our commemorative events are led and curated by a small group of volunteers who have diverse lived and professional experience. All have a passion and commitment to ensure the service and sacrifice of the British West India Regiments and modern-day descendants is not forgotten or stories left untold.