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 of your work is an inspiration to others. Well done, truly deserved! ICOS #BritainInBloom
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 and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria PoliceThe ‘real living wage’ rises from £9.30 to £9.50 an […]
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 the UK, there has been a 17% increase in victims since 2015. Every day, victims […]
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 Emergencies Trust Appeal. We are keen to thank them by showing that their donations have […]
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 future”. Here at ICOS, we provide our clients with expert advice based on our clients’ […]
On 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, […]
Prepare for your future with ICOS! Free online English classes for everyone! English Classes from Entry Level to Level 2. Please contact Monika at monika@icos.org.uk or 0772 650 0191 for further information.
Who to contact if you suspect someone is a victim of modern slavery? 999 If their life is at risk 101 To report a suspicion 8000 121 700 The Modern Slavery Helpline for advice
The impact of COVID -19 for victims of modern slavery The impact on victims of modern slavery during COVID-19 pandemic has been horrendous. Modern slavery is occurring, because the world we live in has failed to protect these vulnerable victims and ensure their rights under law enforcement legislation are protected. The reason people become victims […]