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North Glasgow Integration Network
North Glasgow Integration Network (NGIN) was established in 2001 and is a Network of organisations and individuals that actively support and are strongly committed to the principles of integration in North East Glasgow.
The Network believes that integration is essential for the common good of all people in the local area, Glasgow wide and to the nation in a Scottish and UK context. North Glasgow has a very mixed population with many people that have come to the City from many countries around the world including the largest proportion of asylum seekers in the City. The role of the Network is to support these people to live, work, learn and socialise together with the indigenous Scottish people in harmony and with mutual respect.
The Network currently has sixty individuals, and organisations from the voluntary, statutory and business sectors that provide a very broad range of services and support for people that have come here seeking sanctuary and refuge from intolerable situations and where their lives are under threat in their home countries. In addition the Network supports the integration of settled black, minority and ethnic communities as well as migrant workers from Eastern Europe
The Aims and objectives of the Network are:
About the area served This Network covers the following geographical area: North Glasgow (Glasgow North East Community Planning area, encompassing Sighthill, Red Road and Royston) The Network works closely with the neighboring Maryhill Integration Network to deliver services where appropriate, and liaises with other Networks across the city as a whole. Asylum Seekers and refugees Since the 2001 census, approximately 18,000 asylum seekers have been dispersed to Glasgow, which is now the second biggest dispersal area after London. The best estimates of those who have been granted leave to remain is about 7500. North Glasgow Integration Network anticipates that the majority of our work in the foreseeable future, based on the current knowledge of local population mix, will continue to be around the integration of asylum seekers and refugees. Current Activity and Projects Supported Projects: Community Groups Supporting Asylum Seekers/ Tron St Mary's Church St Rollox Church of Scotland 9 Fountainwell Road Sighthill Glasgow G21 1TN 0141 558 1809 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Provides
Red Road Family Centre 94, Red Rd Glasgow G21 4PH 0141 557 5571 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Rosemount Lifelong Learning 221 Millburn St Royston Glasgow G21 2HL 0141 552 3090/0141 553 0808 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Flexicentre offers 4 levels of ESOL provision, ranging from ESOL Literacies for complete beginners to Intermediate 1. Compass LHO 30 Charles Street, Glasgow G21 2PN 0141 274 5927 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Arts project to encourage intergenerational exchange in the Sighthill area and to encourage people from minority ethnic groups to participate. This project is delivered by Giant Production Ltd.
Mental health and wellbeing classes including English lessons. Educational visits and social/cultural events and community engagement events around specific local concerns
North Glasgow Community Food Initiative 71 Lenzie Terrace Glasgow G21 3TN 0141 558 2600 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
North Glasgow Framework for Dialogue Group c/o J. Smith, CDET, North Glasgow CHCP 300 Balgrayhill Road Glasgow G21 3UR 0141 201 4250 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Framework for Dialogue process builds a platform for integration for asylum seekers and refugees. In 2009/10 North Glasgow FFD group focuses on 4 main areas in response to our members' concerns: Orientation in North Glasgow, particularly in terms of safe play areas and community facilities over the summer Access to sporting activities, working in partnership with CSG Information sessions on the asylum process, in partnership with EMLC Family days to promote wellbeing We will also contribute to other NGIN activities.We will meet every 2 weeks at YMCA Glasgow to plan and deliver these aims. Tron St. Mary's Asylum Seeker Project 128 Red Road Glasgow G21 4PJ 01698 820122 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Support for asylum seekers and refugees, providing help and support with integration to people who are from the asylum seeker and refugee community by:-
No-funded members: British Red Cross Culture and Sport Glasgow Scottish Refugee Council The volunteer Centre YMCA Glasgow Sighthill Community One Stop Shop Glasgow City Council Strathclyde Community Police Spire Housing Association Royston Youth Action North Glasgow Advice Centre Life Link NG Community Planning Partnership NG Community Health and Care Partnership Sighthill Youth Centre NG Mental Health Network North Glasgow Arts and Regeneration Network The Angel Group
Participation and contribution to: Red Road Cultural Project Vibrancy Group Community Responses Coordinating Group (SRC) NG Voluntary Sector Network
Support for events: Refugee Week International Womens Day 16 Days of Action NG Fun in the Park
If you would like to know more about the Network or if you would like to get involved please contact:
Donald Lawrie NGIN Development Worker YMCA Glasgow Central Branch Floor 28 33 Petershill Drive Glasgow G21 4QQ TEL: 0141 557 6117 Mobile: 07795 845303 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
