Plymouth Refugee Opportunities

PRO

Plymouth Refugee Opportunities, was a Home Office funded pilot service for newly recognised refugees in Plymouth, to prepare, organise and support with housing, employment and community integration.

Working with the social investor Bridges Outcomes Partnerships, Odils and START delivered PRO from January 2022 –  March 2024.

Statistics

52 people supported into paid employment

300+ hours of volunteering carried out by clients

7 people offered a place at university

241 personal integration goals achieved

1000+ hours of 1-2-1 mentoring delivered