PARTNERSHIPS
Working together for stronger pathways
URP works with community organisations, networks, funders, education providers, employers and wider services to turn community insight into practical action for refugees and migrants.
Working with us today
These organisations are among URP’s current partners and collaborators. Each relationship is different, but together they help connect community knowledge with practical opportunities, services and wider systems.
SIRIUS Network
Migration Exchange at Global Dialogue
Leeds Community Foundation
Forum Central
Solidaritech
Migrant Action
RETAS
Poverty Truth Leeds
100% Digital Leeds
How we work in partnership
We build partnerships around complementary strengths, clear roles and the priorities of the people and communities the work is intended to support.
Community connection
Working with trusted community organisations and networks to understand priorities and create accessible routes into support.
Education & learning
Connecting families with education, training and learning opportunities while bringing community insight into partnership work.
Employment & opportunity
Working with employment organisations and employers to strengthen routes into work, skills and progression.
Digital inclusion
Combining practical digital support with devices, connectivity, online services and confidence-building.
Research & systems change
Bringing lived experience and community knowledge into research, policy dialogue, service improvement and wider learning.
Part of our journey
URP’s development has also been supported by organisations, funders and collaborators who were part of earlier stages of our work. We recognise their contribution while keeping historical and current relationships clearly separate.
aalfy
Leeds Swahili Cultural Community
Near Neighbours
Centre for Knowledge Equity
The National Lottery Community Fund
Agency for Good
UnLtd
What good partnership looks like
Strong partnerships are clear about purpose, roles and value. We aim to build relationships that are practical, respectful and responsive to community priorities.
Connect
Start with a shared issue, opportunity or idea and an open conversation about what might be possible.
Listen & align
Understand priorities, responsibilities and what each partner can realistically contribute.
Co-design & deliver
Build and deliver practical activity with clear roles, community voice and shared accountability.
Learn & sustain
Reflect on what works, share learning and consider what should continue, adapt or develop next.
Could we work together?
If your organisation shares URP’s commitment to improving education, employment, digital inclusion and community participation, we would be pleased to explore where our work could connect.