Meet the team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.