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= International Community Organisation of Sunderland (ICOS) = International Community Organisation of Sunderland is a successor of Sunderland Polish Community Association (2007). ICOS came to being in June 2009, as an unincorporated association, governed by constitution. Since that time, the organisation has grown to over 200 members including 7 management committee members and over 20 volunteers. ICOS was registered as a charity in April 2011. Their constitution allows them to work all over the North East. Currently based in Sunderland, where the office work is based; however, the members are from all over, such as Tyne and Wear and County Durham, including Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham. The organisation helps the local community, minority and ethnic people ( particularly BME) as well as social and environmental projects.

ICOS claims its missions are:


 * to improve the quality of life of BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) people and enhance social cohesion and intercultural understanding in the local area.
 * to support those with fewer access to information and networks.
 * to help resolve issues and problems. (such as hate crimes, discrimination, financial,...)
 * education...