Theme
or project title:
Brief description of the project?
Car Sense is a proactive project to increase public safety and reduce crime by helping refugees – and other Hillfields residents – to pass their driving test and use their cars legally and safely. It will also provide purposeful activity for some refugees leading to further training and employment. It involves
a.
education about driving licenses, car tax, MOTs and insurance
b.
subsidised driving lessons and help with theory and practical test
applications
c.
garage space to maintain cars and get them MOT compliant
What other
organisations are involved in the project?
The main partners are the Police, the Refugee Community Groups and LETS . Colleges will also be involved through provision of ESOL for driving courses.
Who is leading on
developing the project?
Coventry Refugee Centre
What is the NRF grant requested? £50,000
Other comments,
requests for assistance, questions or issues
This will also improve community relations and general safety in the area
Looking for appropriate space to repair cars – any ideas?
Anyone inspired by this idea and would like to be involved please contact us
Contact Details
Name: Penny Walker
Address:
Coventry Refugee Centre
St.Peter’s Centre
Charles Street
Hillfields
Coventry CV1 5NP
Telephone 02476 227254 or 02476 663031
E mail address covpeace@gn.apc.org
Amended: 1/3/2002
These details have been supplied freely by project sponsors in order to share information with other partners and the local community. If you are interested in supporting, advising or contributing to this project, then contact the project sponsor directly.