The CapactiyUK Enterprise Integration Programme (EIP) engaged and supported 150 female Third Country Nationals, primarily from the African, Bengali, South American and Turkish communities in Brent, Camden, Hackney, Islington, Newham and Tower Hamlets.

The programme enabled women from migrant communities to integrate within wider society through enterprising and entrepreneurial activities that facilitate economic and social participation whilst enabling them to develop and maximise their skills. This was achieved through provision ESOL classes, Information, Advice & Guidance and mentoring support that enabled women from migrant communities to participate in and lead community enterprise activities and events.

The Enterprise Integration Programme was delivered in partnership with the following grassroots community organisations:

Association of Community Based Business Advice (ACBBA) is an enterprise development company offering business support services to new and established entrepreneurs.

DayMer works with and on behalf of Turkish and Kurdish people living and working in London to help them solve their problems and promote their cultural, economic, social and democratic rights.

The Eritrean Community in the UK (ECUK) is a charitable community organisation promoting the quality life of Eritrean people in the UK by providing advice and guidance in immigration, housing, education, training and employment.

First Call Training Force is an independent community-focused employment and training agency and the non-religious strategic partner of the Manor Park Methodist Church delivering services to East London’s multi-cultural community.

Islington Bangladesh Association provides general advice including welfare benefits, employment, housing and education for Bangladeshi people.

Unlimited Art Café CIC is a social enterprise providing participatory activities for the local community throughout Brent, including training schemes, work experience and enterprise projects for adults and for young people with a disability.