IPC is a charity that promotes the social and economic inclusion of refugees and those seeking asylum, as well as other minority communities in the North East of England. Our aim is to ensure that everyone who comes to Tees Valley and Newcastle/Gateshead as a refugee or seeking asylum feels that this can be their home. We advocate for those whose immigration status has made them vulnerable to social exclusion. We provide links to vital services as well as opportunities for education, training, befriending and rewarding recreational activities. Through greater cross-cultural understanding, our communities can properly thrive. We aim to share and celebrate our differences by working together. Our commitment to helping every individual find a place – and a true home ­– within our wider community is total. In this respect, IPC is not just a charity – it is a movement.