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Mission statement
 
“Supporting migrant communities & bringing communities together.”
 
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About the project
 
The Expanding Communities Project is a local initiative which supports the integration of communities in Arun and Chichester, primarily focusing on Migrant Workers (Expanding Communities). The project works with local statutory and non-statutory partners to improve their understanding of the needs of the ‘Expanding Communities’ and to improve access to and appropriate use of services. We work closely with numerous organisations to help individuals reach mainstream services – through signposting, referrals and personal support. We also actively promote and encourage the uptake of ESOL classes. The team also monitors demographic trends and constantly evaluates issues we come across to provide the partners with the most recent data to assist them in tailoring service provision. Furthermore, the project supports local community cohesion events and organises information and advice get-togethers. The project strives to reach large migrant communities present in Arun and Chichester to tackle misinformation, stereotyping and develop positive relations between indigenous residents and the newcomers.
 

Aims of the project

 

  • To support the improvement of access to and confidence in services for the ‘Expanding Communities’.
  • To improve the ability of local organisations to deliver services required by  the ‘Expanding   Communities’ living locally.
  • To improve the relationship between local residents and ‘Expanding Communities’.
  • To gain an increased knowledge of the lifestyles of the migrant population, and changes in their demography.
  • To encourage the provision and uptake of English language courses, and to identify barriers to uptake.
  • To identify where future changes in provision of services may be needed.

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