Partnership working
The Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (SVPRS) is delivered in partnership with a number of commissioned providers who support families on the scheme.
The range of partners involved brings a range of skills and expertise from across the statutory and voluntary sectors, as well as wider ownership of the scheme in the city.
Commissioned partners, delivering services and support on our behalf, include:
- Refugee Action – refugee resettlement, orientation, accommodation, and support services for families during their first year in the city; they also provide the Birmingham Navigators service (helping refugees to integrate into their local areas)
- Spring Housing Association – accommodation, welfare, and tenancy support, as well as family support
- Restore – befriending service
- Refugee Migrant Centre – immigration advice
- Ashley Community Housing – employability support
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust – mental health awareness for refugees and practitioners
- Birmingham Navigators – engagement and cultural orientation
In addition, we hold community days that provide a social opportunity for refugees to meet, socialise, and network with providers.
The day also offers families an opportunity to meet with the council and other organisations to share feedback on their experience in the city so far.
Page last updated: 27 January 2022
