On Friday 12th of March 2020 we have delivered a ‘STEPS into STEM’ event for BME women to celebrate British Science week. The event was funded by British Science association. It was a very successful and engaging event, we had
Well Included Project
The Impact of ICOS work
Between April 2019 and April 2020, our successes include: -supporting 35 clients into work -supporting 40 clients into accessing level 1 and level 2 training -supporting 15 clients to volunteer on a regular basis (another 10 were irregular volunteers) -supporting at
The open consultation on ethnic disparities and inequality in the UK
Please download to read here: A Joint Submission to the open consultation on ethnic disparities and inequality in the UK to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities. This submission is produced by the following organisations. The name, role, and contact
Awards from Britain in Bloom
ICOS Volunteers You are the BEST! We would like to say a massive thank you to all volunteers for their ethics and commitment to Backhouse and Barley Mow Parks. We have received two awards from Britain in Bloom! All
ICOS will become a Living wage employer in May 2021
It’s #LivingWageWeek! • ICOS, in May 2021, will be joining over 800 employers who have accredited with the Living Wage Foundation since the start of Covid-19 lockdown including, Gentoo, sage, Newcastle Carers, VONNE, Oxfam, Northumbria University, society matters and Police
UK Anti Slavery Day
UK Anti Slavery Day Slavery still exists. As we speak, an average of 1 in 200 people in the world are victims of modern slavery, deprived of freedom and exploited for their labour, forced into prostitution or domestic servitude. In
Thank you for the COVID-19 Fund – Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
ICOS has been received a grant from Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland that has supported our work during Covid-19. The Coronavirus funds are there due to the huge generosity of our local donors and also national donors via the National
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ICOS can help if you are mistreated by your employer
When asked about the help and support received from ICOS, one of our clients said: “Before coming to ICOS, I felt worthless and just a number, I felt completely humiliated. I have received good advice and feel positive about the