Daniel Krzyszczak
daniel@icos.org.uk
0759 653 84 82
Engagement and Operations Manager
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I am Daniel. I came to the UK in 2005. I am involved in helping others from 2006 first as a trade union shop steward and a staff representative. I had the pleasure of working and studying for the Trade Union Congress as Academy Organiser. That was the time I had the opportunity to meet many charities, organisations from the sector. One organisation, the Sunderland Polish Community Organisation wanted to dissolve so my friends and I decided that it would be a good idea to take it over and form a new place for all the migrants. Now our charity is growing and we are able to help more people than ever.
Michal Chantkowski
michal@icos.org.uk
0759 653 84 82
Development and Service Manager
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My name is Michal and I have been involved in ICOS since August 2009. I directly manage several projects, including Back in Control and Shared Sunderland, as well as lead on funding and development, ensuring that ICOS can continue to support our clients and grow. I speak Slovak and can get by in Czech. On behalf of ICOS, I am a member of the Input and Design (advisory) Team at Lloyds Bank Foundation. I am also a member of the Racial Justice Network at People’s Powerhouse.
I am passionate about making a long-lasting positive impact on the lives of minority ethnic people in Sunderland and the North East. I was born in Poland and have lived in the North East of England since moving to the UK in 2006.
Julia Wysocka
julia.wysocka@icos.org.uk
07942 583 833
Community Development Officer
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Hello, I’m Julia and I came from Poland to live in the UK in 2006 when I was only 9 years old. After graduating from Durham University in 2017, I started working for ICOS as an Outreach worker for the Healthy Steps Project and I became very passionate about supporting the BME community in Sunderland.
Since 2017, I was involved in many different projects at ICOS, my position is now of a Community Development Officer and I am also a coach on the Wise Steps Programme. My work mostly involves working with clients on one-to-one basis and supporting them with various problems and difficulties from employability, education, housing, welfare, health and wellbeing support to issues with domestic abuse, hate crime and discrimination.
I am very passionate about supporting and working with women, I currently run two women’s only projects at ICOS: Women’s Support Project and Positive Connections, we have women’s meetings on a regular basis and we engage in various fun and creative wellbeing activities.
Agnieszka Cielecka
agnieszka.cielecka@icos.org.uk
07563 357 064
Project Worker
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My name is Agnieszka Cielecka. I joined ICOS in January 2022 as a Project Worker. I have been involved with ICOS as a volunteer since I came to the UK. With my new role, I am committed to supporting and empowering our clients by giving them the information and guidance they need. I am passionate about creating a positive impact, and I believe that bringing people together strengthens the community and improves our lives.
Karolina Serafin
karolinaserafin@icos.org.uk
0759 653 84 82
Finance and Administration Assistant
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Hello, my name is Karolina and I am from Poland. I have been volunteering at ICOS since I moved to the UK in 2014. I am a finance and administration assistant helping in financial functions but also with projects.
Michaela Lenkendorferova
michaela@icos.org.uk
07396 673 214
Senior Project Worker
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Hi, my name is Michaela and I have joined the ICOS team as a Trainee Support Worker in October 2020. I am from the Czech republic, and I speak Czech and Slovak.
Vanessa Konadu Agyekum
vanessa.konadu@icos.org.uk
07482 941484
Trainee Project Worker
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Hi, my name is Vanessa and I joined ICOS team as a volunteer in July 2022. I am a trainee project worker helping with the Back in Control Project.
Ewelina Gil
ewelina.gil@icos.org.uk
07392957048
Trainee Projects Worker
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My name is Ewelina. I am from Poland. I have lived in the UK since 2009. I joined the ICOS family in 2022 as a volunteer and presently I have been working on a Trainee Projects Worker position. My first steps in ICOS showed me that this is the place I want to be. In ICOS I am part of the Women’s Group Project and Newcastle Building Society: Employability Project. Both focus on individual needs, helping to improve people’s lives economically and mentally. With my new position I will help our clients resolve many personal problems such as domestic abuse, unemployment, lack of confidence, mental health, or isolation. Privately I am interested in meditation and psychology. I like fitness and spending time in the fresh air with my family.
Ewa Filipiak
ewa.filipiak@icos.org.uk
07729 448159
Project Worker
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Hello. My name is Ewa. I have been living in the UK since 2016. I joined ICOS in May 2023 as “Back in Control” Project Worker. I am passionate about changing people’s lives for the better. Working with clients to reach their goals brings me a lot of satisfaction. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors with my son.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Rafal Marzec – Chair
Nyasha Tafaune – Vice Chair
Iga Borsut – Treasurer
Agnieszka Serafin
Anna Heyman