European Integration Fund
( EIF)
VISION Project
Ipswich
Aims
The aim of the project is to put into action the EU
Framework of Common Basic Principles for
integration by promoting community cohesion
and integration in Ipswich and Suffolk.
European Integration Fund
The first tranche of funding came in 2007
Third Country Nationals ( Non EU Nationals)
New arrivals ( The person should have not been
in the country for more than 5 years initially. This
year the term has changed to 10 years)
Visa leading to settlement in the UK
Background
Potential isolation of newly-arrived third country
nationals; barriers to accessing services
No Recourse to Public Funds
Specific needs of new arrivals not being met
No interaction with the local community
Barriers
Language
Culture
Religion
Self Confidence
Inhibitions
Awareness
Objectives
Language & IT courses that up-skill and improve
employability
Introductory programmes that promote mutual
understanding and integration
Employment awareness programme
Exchange of good practice, experience and
information
CSV Media Clubhouse Ipswich
EIF Projects
ICON Project -
2008 to 2010
ACTION Project - 2009 to 2011
Completed
Currently running
VISION Project - 2011 to 2014 (
launched in Sept 2011)
Courses provided
Accredited ESOL training
ESOL & Citizenship Course
IT & Media Training Courses
CV Writing Skills & Interview Techniques
Mentoring Training
Services provided
Information Advice & Guidance Sessions
NARIC sessions
One Stop Shop
Life in The UK Exam support workshops
Events & other activities for Integration
Taste of Life Annual Event
Chat ‘n’ Chill Group
Cultural, Historical & Political Visits
Awareness about Goods & Services
Volunteering Opportunities
Projects Statistics
700+ people benefiting from the projects
High level of community and public interest
about the projects
High level of interest for One stop shop
150+ beneficiaries into volunteering
60+ beneficiaries into employment
Results update October 2011
Contact
VISION Project
CSV Media Clubhouse
120 Princes Street
Ipswich IP1 1RS
Tel 01473 418 032
Email : gdesai@csv.org.uk