Polish Community Association Wakefield District

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1 The aim of the Group shall be: • To give a ‘voice’ to the Polish Community in Wakefield District • To offer support, advice and signposting to the Polish Community • To offer social activities to promote community cohesion, raise awareness of Polish culture and promote integration • To help in reducing unemployment, anti-social behaviour and some health problems for Polish residents 2 The group shall seek to achieve these aims by: • Actively promoting the group in the Wakefield District through events and publicity • Working together with local statutory and voluntary organisations in the Wakefield District to overcome barriers for Polish residents • Cooperating with local statutory organizations and services to help them to achieve their goals regarding Polish residents, such as reducing unemployment, anti-social behaviour and some health problems • Organising and planning social activities and events in the community to share cultural skills and knowledge with other community groups • Organising more accessible English lessons • Helping and supporting Polish businesses. • Organising Polish language and Polish Culture Lessons • Opening a Polish Centre.