More responsive public services? -  A guide to commissioning migrant and refugee community organisations

Migrant and refugee community organisations (MRCOs) normally rely on grant funding. The guide looks at whether it is appropriate for them to try to shift to delivering services under contract to public bodies and is intended to assist both community organisations and public sector commissioners in local authorities and primary care trusts, and the Learning and Skills Council.

The guide was written by John Perry and A. Azim El-Hassan for the Housing Associations Charitable Trust (HACT) and published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

As well as its review of the commissioning process and explanation of migrant community organisations (MRCOs), it explores potential commissioning opportunities for MRCOs in eight service areas, including accommodation, Supporting People services, health care and legal advice, and includes over 30 practical examples of service provision.

The report is downloadable free from the Joseph Rowntree site or is available in hard copy at a cost of £9.95 from the foundation’s online store.