What We Do
Local and national policies have for years systematically failed those with culturally distinct needs such as BME groups and within that, the South Asian Community. Language barriers and lack of cultural understanding resulting from the ‘one size fits all approach' have meant that black and minority ethnic groups are significantly disadvantaged within mainstream British society.
CIO works in partnership to address many of these inequalities. We have more than 200 partner organisations across England , helping building their capacity and providing them with information to enable them to best serve the South Asian Community. We also are a service provider through our unique culturally appropriate counselling sessions accessing many individuals and community groups. We aim to work from individual, community and national level to develop long term sustainable partnerships.
Where We Work
Our Head Office is in London where we service South Asian Voluntary Organisations and Communities throughout London and the South East, we have offices in Leicester to serve the East Midlands region and Manchester to serve the North of England.