Amber Initiatives

Amber Initiatives was formed in 2005 to provide a practical advice and advocacy service for people from diverse backgrounds. We provided practical assistance to migrant workers from EU countries, helping them to comply with the UK legislation and solve their complex problems. This support helps them rebuild their lives, integrate into the local community, access for services, and generally affect long term change to improve their prospects. Our Mission: Amber Initiatives’ mission is to bring about change to improve the lives of people facing severe and multiple disadvantage. By this we mean people who are experiencing a combination of severe social harms such as poverty, discrimination, social exclusion, racism, and abuse. Our Vision: Vision of Amber Initiatives is to contribute to the development of a participative, tolerant and inclusive society, free from discrimination, racism and extremism, through education, culture, social inclusion and community engagement. Our Activities: The company’s activities focus on reducing isolation of migrants and their vulnerability, promoting integration and community cohesion-The Information, Advice and Guidance Service is Amber’s core operations, and provided via a well-established drop-in centre which is a hub for community activity. We provide advice and consultancy support on a wide range of issues including Employment, Housing, Finance and Benefit advice, Education and Health-related advice. The organisation currently has over 6500 service users. We are part of the professional sector that works with immigration, integration and community cohesion, with strong links to statutory bodies and other support structures. Amber has a proud record of cross sector and partnership working-Erasmus+ Training Courses for School Staff and Adult Education in different topics.