The Impact of ICOS work
Posted onBetween 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 least 25 clients to improve their wellbeing Since the start of the COVID19 pandemic in […]
The open consultation on ethnic disparities and inequality in the UK
Posted onPlease 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 details for each organisation is included at the end of the submission. – Just Fair […]
Awards from Britain in Bloom
Posted onICOS 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 of your work is an inspiration to others. Well done, truly deserved! ICOS #BritainInBloom
ICOS will become a Living wage employer in May 2021
Posted onIt’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 and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria PoliceThe ‘real living wage’ rises from £9.30 to £9.50 an […]
UK Anti Slavery Day
Posted onUK 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 the UK, there has been a 17% increase in victims since 2015. Every day, victims […]
Thank you for the COVID-19 Fund – Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland
Posted onICOS 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 Emergencies Trust Appeal. We are keen to thank them by showing that their donations have […]
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Posted onICOS can help if you are mistreated by your employer
Posted onWhen 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 future”. Here at ICOS, we provide our clients with expert advice based on our clients’ […]
ICOS Women Group – Trip to York on 15 August 2020
Posted onOn Saturday 15th of August, we had our first women’s group trip to York organised by ICOS. You can watch the video here. Video credited @Konstantina Thomaniku Our trip started with a private walking tour around York with a guide, we found out many interesting and fun facts and stories about York including York Minster, […]