Welcoming Our Neighbours
Fresh Start NL
Our Story
Fresh Start NL came about as a result of a resettlement programme in North Lanarkshire. Our aims are to promote equality and integration within and between communities in North Lanarkshire. To involve local people and organisations in taking positive action on poverty, discrimination and other life stresses with a focus on education, health, welfare and social inclusion for refugee, minority ethnic and migrant communities.
Fresh Start NL aims to extend integration support to All new people who are coming to live and work in North Lanarkshire. One stop shop for advice, support and signposting to relevant agencies which will help new people become settled in North Lanarkshire.
We involve local people and organisations in taking positive action on poverty, discrimination and other life stresses with a focus on education, health, welfare and social inclusion for refugee, minority ethnic and migrant communities.
Partnership
Fresh Start NL works in partnership with
Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire Council
Third Sector Organisations
Volunteers
Multi Faith groups
Other statutory agencies
This partnerships ensures that all groups integrated effectively into their communities, and this work is continuing.