Migration Work CIC in London is a non-profit consultancy set up to help communities, practitioners and political decision-makers to react to the current challenges of migration. Migration Work member Richard Stanton (Chair) offers particular expertise in strategy for migrant integration including employment, use of data, and policy analysis at the national or EU level. With an MA in International Relations from Sussex University, Richard worked as a researcher on issues ranging from international development to regional funding models. From 2000 to 2008 he was in charge of immigration and asylum policy on behalf of the Mayor of London.

Besides advising on immigration policy and its impact on London, Richard was responsible for developing a strategic approach to the integration of refugees and other migrants in Europe‘s most diverse city.