Impact Bond: Refugee Integration Support and Employment (RISE) - North East
Also known as: Refugee Better Outcomes Partnership - North East
Stage of development: Implementation
Jurisdiction: GB
Policy sector: Employment and training
Social challenge: Refugee Integration in the UK
Intervention: This initiative aims to increase the self-sufficiency and integration of newly granted refugees, helping them to move into work, learn English, access housing and build links in their local communities. It will encourage new partnerships and evaluate activities to better understand what works for refugees. 

Date outcomes contract signed: 2022-01
Start of service provision: 2021-11
Anticipated end of service provision: 2024-03
Total investment commitment currency: GBP
Target population: The project is working with those who have been granted refugee status or humanitarian protection since 24 February 2020 and are economically active (actively seeking work or ready to take active steps towards securing work).
Targeted unit type: Individual