CITIZENS UK CHARITY

A restricted grant of £30,000 to the Refugees for Justice project (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). Refugees for Justice is an independent group of refugees and people seeking asylum based in Glasgow, which aims to use their ....more

A restricted grant of £30,000 to the Refugees for Justice project (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). Refugees for Justice is an independent group of refugees and people seeking asylum based in Glasgow, which aims to use their lived experience of the UK asylum system to create awareness, and to campaign for safe and dignified community dispersal accommodation for people in the asylum process. The project is hosted by Citizens UK.

A grant to Citizens UK under the LEF's Stronger Sector grant programme

This 21-month project works with social and private tenants, with a particular focus on communities experiencing racial inequity, living in Ely, Cardiff. Accommodation is old and in need of repair, with mould and damp causing physical and mental ....more

This 21-month project works with social and private tenants, with a particular focus on communities experiencing racial inequity, living in Ely, Cardiff. Accommodation is old and in need of repair, with mould and damp causing physical and mental health concerns. There are long wait times for urgent repairs, a lack of accountability from landlords when repairs were reported, and no avenue for tenants to lodge concerns. The project is supporting a tenant action team to build knowledge, voice and power and influence landlords to improve local housing conditions in ways that can ultimately improve health outcomes for tenants.

For general support of an organization committed to organizing migrant and refugee communities to participate more effectively in public life

to deliver a sign-up campaign encouraging civil society and corporate partners to take action to support voter registration, obtaining Voter ID and turnout

As directed by the donor (paid via Citizens UK) towards the work of Westbury Welcome an organisation which is committed to welcoming refugee families into the area through the government’s Community Sponsorship programme; under the guidance of the ....more

As directed by the donor (paid via Citizens UK) towards the work of Westbury Welcome an organisation which is committed to welcoming refugee families into the area through the government’s Community Sponsorship programme; under the guidance of the Home Office; in cooperation with Bristol City Council; and in partnership with national charities Citizens UK and Sponsor Refugees

Towards unrestricted core costs as a Cost of Living Uplift

Towards unrestricted core costs as a Cost of Living Uplift

Citizens UK organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good. This project aims to take Citizens’ migration work to a deeper level by investing in diaspora leaders and developing awareness and action on migration ....more

Citizens UK organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good. This project aims to take Citizens’ migration work to a deeper level by investing in diaspora leaders and developing awareness and action on migration among the wider membership. The project will increase the participation of diaspora leaders in leadership roles within Citizens, and increase the impact that the organisation overall has on migration-related issues.

This one-year project will continue supporting the delivery of the Living Wage Places (LWP) scheme into 2023, which takes a collaborative place-based approach to expanding the real Living Wage and uplifting more workers. Given the current economic ....more

This one-year project will continue supporting the delivery of the Living Wage Places (LWP) scheme into 2023, which takes a collaborative place-based approach to expanding the real Living Wage and uplifting more workers. Given the current economic climate and the recent large rise in the LW rate the focus this year is likely to be on supporting existing Places to consolidate relationships and retain employers. The project also aims to develop the local Action Group in Newcastle to work to engage local employers with an aim of expanding Living Wage accreditation within the city and improving pay for low paid workers. The year will see the launch of Cambridge as a Living Wage City and the team will also work on developing and piloting a new model for ‘neighbouring boroughs’ Living Wage Places in South London, with Lambeth, Lewisham and Greenwich who are all interested to become Living Wage Boroughs, alongside Southwark (which is already recognised). The new model aims to reduce duplication and achieve larger impact in targeting institutions which work across more than one borough. Research functions will continue to be embedded into the scheme, expanding data collection and evaluation in order to measure impact and ensure that learning from the first three years informs the programme. Quarterly events bringing together the Peer-to-Peer network, including to share and collect testimony, will also form part of this learning strand.

to enable and incentivise educational institutions in any part of the UK to use the 100% Registered system and resources to register young people to vote in the run-up to the next general election

Core funding

Funding for the salary costs of the Senior Project Manager and Lead Organizing over a 12 month period.

To establish a refugee-led independent inquiry to investigate the use of institutional accommodation for asylum seekers.

to build scalable models of institution-based and online voter registration between February and June 2022

Transfer of Lead Partner

Towards project costs for 'Together We Can', combining migrant organising with existing Sponsor Refugees and resettlement work to create strong and unified challenges to immigration injustice.

over two years to support the core running costs of the Refugees for Justice movement in Glasgow, supporting people with experience of seeking sanctuary around accommodation and their rights and campaigning for justice within the asylum system

For Refugees for Justice, a refugee-led project to campaign for refugee dignity and justice. This is a regrant of the final payment of grant number G-G-2012-02046 to Community Infosource approved on March 11, 2021.

Funding to support PACT to become more sustainable by investing in fundraising support, admin and communications

Towards core costs of Refugees for Justice, a Refugee-led campaign calling for accountability and change in the UK asylum support and accommodation provision system.

Making the EZ a Living Wage Place (LWP) directly aligns with the shift towards the ‘inclusive growth’ principle outlined in Newham’s CWB Strategy and wider ambitions to take a more collaborative approach to supporting the local economy. It ....more

Making the EZ a Living Wage Place (LWP) directly aligns with the shift towards the ‘inclusive growth’ principle outlined in Newham’s CWB Strategy and wider ambitions to take a more collaborative approach to supporting the local economy. It acknowledges the existing need for the EZ to harness the power of place by building a coalition of local organisations from the public, private and third sectors, helping increase the uptake of the London Living Wage (LLW) in the EZ, thus lifting more people out of low pay. The scheme is designed to be both transformative and celebratory providing the impetus for more workers to receive higher pay whilst also acknowledging the achievements of local organisations so far, and as such represents a tangible vehicle through which the EZ can catalyse pay improvements for local workers. Living Wage Foundation is a Citizens UK intiative.

The funding is fo "Making London a Living Wage City". The aim is to win a further £635m of increased pay for Londoners, lifting tens of thousands out of working poverty, with an explicit focus on women, young people, migrants and people ....more

The funding is fo "Making London a Living Wage City". The aim is to win a further £635m of increased pay for Londoners, lifting tens of thousands out of working poverty, with an explicit focus on women, young people, migrants and people from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

The funding is for Phase 2 of the CII Schools Project, combining the community organising expertise of Citizens UK and the legal expertise of the Migrant Children's Project at Coram, to support more primary schools to become hubs of immigration ....more

The funding is for Phase 2 of the CII Schools Project, combining the community organising expertise of Citizens UK and the legal expertise of the Migrant Children's Project at Coram, to support more primary schools to become hubs of immigration advice and campaigning to secure Citizenship/status for more children.

over three years towards the salary of a new associate organiser, and a contribution to subsidise membership costs so that smaller organisations can join the local alliance

The project is using funding to continue delivery of their PACT project which supports parents and children in Southwark through weekly parent groups pre- and post-natal courses leadership training and book sharing courses. The project is also using ....more

The project is using funding to continue delivery of their PACT project which supports parents and children in Southwark through weekly parent groups pre- and post-natal courses leadership training and book sharing courses. The project is also using the funding to deliver face-to-face online or telephone meetings with individual families and distribute monthly Alexander Rose vouchers for families facing food poverty. The project helps to connect families and reduce feels of social isolation.

For general support of an organization committed to organizing migrant and refugee communities to participate more effectively in public life

PACT and IAPT?s Mental Health Partnership to Support Vulnerable Parents of Early Years Children

The funding will be used over three years to develop its network of community alliances by developing digital transformation developing sustainability through higher value local models and enhancing its approach to bringing people together. The ....more

The funding will be used over three years to develop its network of community alliances by developing digital transformation developing sustainability through higher value local models and enhancing its approach to bringing people together. The group will focus on digital inclusion and create a learning platform and digital training tools in order to bring down barriers that hold people back.

To recruit four part-time organisers (2.4 FTE) from diaspora communities with lived-experience of the immigration system and its impact to work with migrant communities across the country on access to justice campaigns and have the support (policy, ....more

To recruit four part-time organisers (2.4 FTE) from diaspora communities with lived-experience of the immigration system and its impact to work with migrant communities across the country on access to justice campaigns and have the support (policy, parliamentary, communications) needed to turn their organising into change.

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and ....more

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and then support them in their integration into the community over a 5-year resettlement period. The specific outcomes for this work are outlined in the Funding Instruction and summarised below. The funding provided is intended to serve as a contribution to the costs associated with resettlement. Evaluation of the value for money of the funding has been carried out throughout the year through a mixture of data monitoring, qualitative research and an internal evaluation programme. The detail of the Funding Instruction has recently been reviewed by business leads to confirm it meets the needs of the programme for 2021/22 and represents value for money.

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and ....more

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and then support them in their integration into the community over a 5-year resettlement period. The specific outcomes for this work are outlined in the Funding Instruction and summarised below. The funding provided is intended to serve as a contribution to the costs associated with resettlement. Evaluation of the value for money of the funding has been carried out throughout the year through a mixture of data monitoring, qualitative research and an internal evaluation programme. The detail of the Funding Instruction has recently been reviewed by business leads to confirm it meets the needs of the programme for 2021/22 and represents value for money.

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and ....more

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and then support them in their integration into the community over a 5-year resettlement period. The specific outcomes for this work are outlined in the Funding Instruction and summarised below. The funding provided is intended to serve as a contribution to the costs associated with resettlement. Evaluation of the value for money of the funding has been carried out throughout the year through a mixture of data monitoring, qualitative research and an internal evaluation programme. The detail of the Funding Instruction has recently been reviewed by business leads to confirm it meets the needs of the programme for 2021/22 and represents value for money.

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and ....more

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and then support them in their integration into the community over a 5-year resettlement period. The specific outcomes for this work are outlined in the Funding Instruction and summarised below. The funding provided is intended to serve as a contribution to the costs associated with resettlement. Evaluation of the value for money of the funding has been carried out throughout the year through a mixture of data monitoring, qualitative research and an internal evaluation programme. The detail of the Funding Instruction has recently been reviewed by business leads to confirm it meets the needs of the programme for 2021/22 and represents value for money.

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and ....more

The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS) started in March 2021 and reaffirms the UKs ongoing commitment to refugee resettlement. Resettlement relies on collaborative working with local authorities to deliver practical support to refugees on arrival and then support them in their integration into the community over a 5-year resettlement period. The specific outcomes for this work are outlined in the Funding Instruction and summarised below. The funding provided is intended to serve as a contribution to the costs associated with resettlement. Evaluation of the value for money of the funding has been carried out throughout the year through a mixture of data monitoring, qualitative research and an internal evaluation programme. The detail of the Funding Instruction has recently been reviewed by business leads to confirm it meets the needs of the programme for 2021/22 and represents value for money.

Citizens-led campaign for the creation of 60,000 new Living Wage, Green Jobs in London along with the upgrading of 100,000 homes to meet higher energy-efficiency standards and end the blight of fuel poverty.

to extend UK Democracy Fund project to increase the democratic participation of young people in PCC, Mayoral and local elections taking place in May (see 360G-JRRT-1933-3933) COVID extension

The Charity will contribute towards the following core activities of PACT for the period of the grant including but not limited to: - Reducing isolation & mental health support through face to face (when lock-down eases) online group activities ....more

The Charity will contribute towards the following core activities of PACT for the period of the grant including but not limited to: - Reducing isolation & mental health support through face to face (when lock-down eases) online group activities and 121 support through Mumspace, Babies@Mumspace, Espacio Mama, Dadspace, Parent University - Signposting to support services (housing, debt advice, health services, parenting support) The Charity will also provide Grants plus funding specifically for organisation development and/or staff wellbeing support.

Towards the salary costs for the Living Wage for Key Workers Campaign co-ordinator post.

The funding is for extending the CII Schools Project, to: complete the parents’ full ‘organising cycle, including for London mayoral elections; embed the learning in both schools; support families with legal advice up to the EU Settlement Scheme ....more

The funding is for extending the CII Schools Project, to: complete the parents’ full ‘organising cycle, including for London mayoral elections; embed the learning in both schools; support families with legal advice up to the EU Settlement Scheme deadline; complete formal evaluation with KCL; and finalise plans for phase 2.

to run a voter registration drive in colleges and sixth forms in Wales

£238,400 over 3 years (£86,100; £77,800; £74,500) towards a F/T/E Community Organiser Salary and project costs to develop community organising in five of London’s outer boroughs; strengthening civic institutions, giving voice and agency to ....more

£238,400 over 3 years (£86,100; £77,800; £74,500) towards a F/T/E Community Organiser Salary and project costs to develop community organising in five of London’s outer boroughs; strengthening civic institutions, giving voice and agency to underrepresented groups and tackling inequality.

COVID19 Recovery funding

Citizens UK are seeking funding to enable them to meet increased demand and respond to many of the urgent needs of the communities they serve. The funding will be used to engage with hard-hit and hard to reach communities in England and develop ....more

Citizens UK are seeking funding to enable them to meet increased demand and respond to many of the urgent needs of the communities they serve. The funding will be used to engage with hard-hit and hard to reach communities in England and develop their digital infrastructure.

This one-year project will use community organising techniques to ensure that local residents are fully involved in the changes to their neighbourhood that are proposed as part of the large regeneration project around the Old Kent Road. Local ....more

This one-year project will use community organising techniques to ensure that local residents are fully involved in the changes to their neighbourhood that are proposed as part of the large regeneration project around the Old Kent Road. Local institutions will support hubs of residents who will be engaged and empowered to influence decision makers. The project is aimed at the lesser heard voices in the community to ensure that the changes which happen in their local area are beneficial to them.

£29,500 towards costs as outlined in your application, but excluding leadership training and capacity building.

The funding is to improve digital access to 50 vulnerable families

The funding is to improve digital access to 50 of our most vulnerable families who are telling us they are struggling to access critical on-line support services and information due to a lack of internet and in some cases laptops/ipads, unable to ....more

The funding is to improve digital access to 50 of our most vulnerable families who are telling us they are struggling to access critical on-line support services and information due to a lack of internet and in some cases laptops/ipads, unable to access and support learning for their children or buy essential items on-line. They are consequently experiencing increased amount of stress and anxiety.

Support to aid the organisation in dealing with the challenges posed by COVID19.

Inclusive Innovation General programme grant to Citizen's UK Grant Ref AR00275

Comic Relief funding will help the Living Wage Foundation to continue strengthening the case for paying the real living wage and attract further UK employers to sign up, to embed campaigns such as “Living Hours” (which tackles zero-hour ....more

Comic Relief funding will help the Living Wage Foundation to continue strengthening the case for paying the real living wage and attract further UK employers to sign up, to embed campaigns such as “Living Hours” (which tackles zero-hour contracts and employment instability), to scope new areas of work (for example, around pensions and sick pay), and to advance their work on the Global Living Wage movement.

The impact of social adversity can have a devastating effect on young children's emotional, behavioural and cognitive development. The needs of parents – as well as children – are often overlooked. This funding will extend a pilot in Leeds and ....more

The impact of social adversity can have a devastating effect on young children's emotional, behavioural and cognitive development. The needs of parents – as well as children – are often overlooked. This funding will extend a pilot in Leeds and Tyne and Wear called Parents and Communities Working Together (PACT). The project helps parents articulate and create the support they need to bring up their 0-3 year old. Funds will be used for community MumSpace Groups and a book sharing initiative. As a result of the project, parents (and infants) will be less isolated, have good support networks and be able to influence services – resulting in better long-term outcomes for children.

to run voter registration and turnout drives using their organising approach in 25 young people’s institutions

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working ....more

This two-year project built on a pilot and scoping work to deliver a regional approach to Living Wage accreditation. The project aimed to create an accreditation scheme for Living Wage Places (towns, cities, boroughs, regions or zones) by working with key local employers (e.g. local authorities, universities, football clubs) to accredit them as LW Employers and to commit them to action plans to encourage other employers in the area to become accredited. Once a number of local employers become accredited, the area was then able to become a Living Wage Place, with a wider aim of tackling low pay across the country.

2nd phase of PACT's community cooking scheme, Cook, Eat and Takeaway

To invest in the development of diaspora leaders within Citizens UK and to increase the organisation's impact on migration-related issues.

On 7 September 2015 the serving Prime Minister announced the expansion of existing UK resettlement schemes to resettle up to 20,000 Syrian refugees under a new Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) by 2020. The scope of this Programme was ....more

On 7 September 2015 the serving Prime Minister announced the expansion of existing UK resettlement schemes to resettle up to 20,000 Syrian refugees under a new Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) by 2020. The scope of this Programme was expanded in July 2017 to include the most vulnerable refugees in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region who have fled the Syrian conflict, regardless of nationality.In April 2016 a further commitment was made to resettle up to 3,000 children and their families from the (MENA) region over the same period under the Children at Risk UNHCR vulnerability category, the Vulnerable Children Resettlement Scheme (VCRS).This grant stream is for the provision of post-arrival services to refugees resettled in the UK under these schemes through tariff/per capita payments.At present the majority of arrivals are being supported by local authorities and the funding provides an un-ringfenced contribution to their costs.Payments may also be made for some local authority services for families resettled under the Community Sponsorship scheme which the Home Secretary announced in July 2016.Payments are also made for the same purpose to Horton Housing Association.The required outcomes include:- The Recipient will arrange accommodation for the arriving Beneficiaries which meets local authority standards, and which will be available on their arrival and is affordable and sustainable.- The Recipient will ensure that the accommodation is furnished appropriately.- The Recipient will meet and greet arriving refugees from the airport and escort them to their accommodation, providing a welcome pack of groceries at their home.- The Recipient will provide an initial cash allowance for each Beneficiary of £200 – this is to ensure they have sufficient funds to live on while their claim for benefits is being processed. An additional payment of up to £100 per person may also be paid to local authorities where Universal Credit has been rolled out to cover initial delays in UC payments- The Recipient should ensure that Beneficiaries are provided with a dedicated source of advice and support to assist with registering for mainstream benefits and services, and signposting to other advice and information giving agencies – this support includes:- Assisting with registration for and collection of Biometric Residence Permits following arrival- Registering with local schools, English language and literacy classes- Attending local Job Centre Plus appointments for benefit assessments- Registering with a local GP- Advice around and referral to appropriate mental health services and to specialist services for victims of torture as appropriate- Providing assistance with access to employment.- The Recipient shall undertake an assessment with each Beneficiary of their English language capability to determine appropriate support arrangements through provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or equivalent. The purpose of the language tuition is to ensure that each Beneficiary is able to carry out basic transactions within the communities in which they have been placed. Beneficiaries should be able to access such classes within one month of their arrival and they should be made available until such time as suitable mainstream provision becomes available or until 12 months after arrival (whichever is sooner).

The funding is to cover the cost of calculating the Living Wage rates in London and the UK annually, based on the best available evidence for the cost of living pressures facing employees and their families, to ensure the ongoing credibility and ....more

The funding is to cover the cost of calculating the Living Wage rates in London and the UK annually, based on the best available evidence for the cost of living pressures facing employees and their families, to ensure the ongoing credibility and independence of the real Living Wage rates.

For general support of an organization committed to organizing migrant and refugee communities to participate more effectively in public life and strengthen civil society institutions

The Family Fund supports organisations that are bringing diverse families together for support and common purpose. The fund aims to improve parents social networks, reduce social isolation and improve social integration at a local level between ....more

The Family Fund supports organisations that are bringing diverse families together for support and common purpose. The fund aims to improve parents social networks, reduce social isolation and improve social integration at a local level between diverse families.

HWF Working Families Organising for Change

Safe Passage works to help refugees find safe, legal routes to sanctuary. On the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport, this campaign aims to secure pledges from local authorities to take in at-risk child refugees. This grant will fund a series of ....more

Safe Passage works to help refugees find safe, legal routes to sanctuary. On the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport, this campaign aims to secure pledges from local authorities to take in at-risk child refugees. This grant will fund a series of cultural events designed to gain public support and commitments from local authorities.

A project to set up weekly gatherings of local parents and children where people – at no cost / low cost – can come and cook and eat together, take part in workshops in how to tackle the barriers to healthy living, and go home with cooked food ....more

A project to set up weekly gatherings of local parents and children where people – at no cost / low cost – can come and cook and eat together, take part in workshops in how to tackle the barriers to healthy living, and go home with cooked food or prepared ingredients so that they can eat healthily, cheaply and easily for several meals in the coming week

The funding is to pilot the most effective provision of support (legal and otherwise) to children with irregular status (and their families) in primary school settings, delivered through a collaboration with a range of organisations.

The funding is for our highly effective advocacy team, which works from governmental to grassroots level to increase support and access to rights for refugees in the UK. The role we are requesting funding for will harness and build public and ....more

The funding is for our highly effective advocacy team, which works from governmental to grassroots level to increase support and access to rights for refugees in the UK. The role we are requesting funding for will harness and build public and political support to promote a welcoming environment for refugees.

To support the Kindertransport Legacy campaign

Strengthening Community in Merthyr Tydfil

Fund research on how paying the Living Wage benefits local economies

This project will provide early years support to mothers and their children by building the resilience of local people and community organisations. Parents and their children will take part in group activities which have been designed by local ....more

This project will provide early years support to mothers and their children by building the resilience of local people and community organisations. Parents and their children will take part in group activities which have been designed by local parents working with health and education professionals. Volunteer child-minders work with children by engaging them in playtime, singing and other activities while parents can take part in workshops on topics including going back to work and the importance of play.

Safe Passage's Advocacy team

The funding is to extend the period of the secondment to the Greater London Authority for a further year. The secondee will work on the Citizenship and Integration Initiative, specifically on the Civic Engagement strand of work.

To establish a small grant fund to allow Community Sponsors to increase their capacity for ESOL tuition by training community members. Building this capacity among communities was supported by the Bishop of Durham at a faith meeting at Lambeth ....more

To establish a small grant fund to allow Community Sponsors to increase their capacity for ESOL tuition by training community members. Building this capacity among communities was supported by the Bishop of Durham at a faith meeting at Lambeth Palace in November. Some community sponsors are developing innovative proposals for ESOL that, if expanded, have the potential to increase the capacity for civil-society-led ESOL provision

Advocacy support for up to 250 unaccompanied asylum seeking children across the UK. By accessing support the children will have increased access to education & healthcare & become part of their local community.

A participatory Listening Exercise in its existing network of Camberwell & Walworth primary schools to explore perspectives on childhood obesity with professionals and parents.

The Fund focuses on scaling, backing the growth of well evidenced innovations which improve children?s language, physical and emotional development to ensure they are ?school ready? by age 4.

Early Years Social Action Innovation Fund programme grant to Citizen's UK Grant Ref AC00693

over two years for its strategic support fund providing emerging groups outside London with funding towards growth and resilience. _x000D_ _x000D_

£20,000 towards work with undocumented young people and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. A project to continue work with young people including training, media work and leadership development.

The funding is to second a senior member of staff to the Greater London Authority's Social Integration Team for a year. The secondee will work on the Citizenship and Integration Initiative, specifically on the Civic Engagement strand of work.

The funding is towards a multi-layered strategy to tackle the housing crisis in London including 4 strategic campaigns (Olympic Legacy, Broadwater Farm estate regeneration, Old Oak Common Development, Rogue Landlords), integrated into policy ....more

The funding is towards a multi-layered strategy to tackle the housing crisis in London including 4 strategic campaigns (Olympic Legacy, Broadwater Farm estate regeneration, Old Oak Common Development, Rogue Landlords), integrated into policy influencing at a Council, Mayoral and National level, combined with capacity and coalition building for long-term change.

General operating support for organizing work in migrant and refugee communities

This project will enable 10 new broad-based alliances to develop across England, complementing Citizens UK’s existing network of alliances. A new community organiser recruitment and training programme will be established, along with a ....more

This project will enable 10 new broad-based alliances to develop across England, complementing Citizens UK’s existing network of alliances. A new community organiser recruitment and training programme will be established, along with a shared place for learning through a new online Leadership Learning Network. The project will provide around 2000 people with increased community organising skills and a greater capacity to influence decision-making.

To help organise a listening campaign to identify community issues in Colchester

To support DBS checked volunteers to accompany refugee children through the transfer and relocation process.

At present there are 608 unaccompanied minors in Calais in a camp that is rapidly growing with 40 or so arrivals each day, with usually 4 children eligible for family reunion. SP has conducted a comprehensive registration of those eligible for ....more

At present there are 608 unaccompanied minors in Calais in a camp that is rapidly growing with 40 or so arrivals each day, with usually 4 children eligible for family reunion. SP has conducted a comprehensive registration of those eligible for transfer and found around 170 children and young people have family connections here that would justify transfer (50 of whom they currently have live cases with). On July 10th, the Mayor of Calais announced the planned demolition of the rest of the camp was imminent. This proposal is for urgent financial assistance to to help as many children as possible with the time left before demolition and dispersal and to build systems necessary track & support

This project will support Citizens UK to expand their ‘New Communities’ work campaigning on migrant, asylum and integration related issues. Support from PHF will allow Citizens to target, engage and mobilise new demographics (including young ....more

This project will support Citizens UK to expand their ‘New Communities’ work campaigning on migrant, asylum and integration related issues. Support from PHF will allow Citizens to target, engage and mobilise new demographics (including young migrants) in new geographic locations, and build alliances with institutions which have not engaged on migration issues before.

Commission into Islam, Participation and Public Life

Grant made under the PHF Supported Options Initiative to support young people with irregular immigration status to campaign on relevant issues.

Citizens UK organises communities across the UK to act together on social justice issues. This project is a partnership between Citizens UK, the Migrants' Law Project at Islington Law Centre and Bhatt Murphy Solicitors which will support individuals ....more

Citizens UK organises communities across the UK to act together on social justice issues. This project is a partnership between Citizens UK, the Migrants' Law Project at Islington Law Centre and Bhatt Murphy Solicitors which will support individuals trapped in the ‘Jungle’ in Calais and further afied in Europe, who have settled family in the UK to apply for their asylum claims to be heard by the UK.

Low pay and in work poverty is a serious issue in the UK. More people from working families are now in poverty than those who are out of work. This means more children are growing up in child poverty despite their parents working. Low pay can have ....more

Low pay and in work poverty is a serious issue in the UK. More people from working families are now in poverty than those who are out of work. This means more children are growing up in child poverty despite their parents working. Low pay can have an impact on physical and mental health as people struggle to pay for their basic needs. The Living Wage Foundation (the Foundation), an initiative of Citizens UK, leads the national campaign for employers to pay the Living Wage. The Living Wage (and London Living Wage) is calculated annually according to the basic cost of living in the UK in real terms. The Living Wage Foundation runs an employer accreditation scheme, where employers commit to paying the Living Wage to all employees. Recognising that work paid at a living wage is the surest way out of poverty, the Foundation would like to see more employers signing up to the scheme and ending in work poverty through people being paid the Living Wage. To support this work, funding will pay for the Foundation to undertake a survey and consultation with employers to see how they can improve the scheme. They will create and implement a new communications strategy and with support from an external consultant review and plan for their growth. The end result will be a new strategy, which will be rolled out over the next three years. This will result in a stronger campaign for the Living Wage, with more employers signing up for accreditation and ultimately more people being lifted out of in work poverty across the UK.