At the end of the year (December 31st 2024) all Biometric Residency Permits (BRPs) will be replaced by eVisas. It is extremely important that everyone who has a right to remain registers for an eVisa. Many benefits and funding for things like childcare will require an eVisa so please make sure you inform all the […]
Leeds University – Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship – applications close 24th March 2025
Leeds University is offering a postgraduate scholarship for citizens of Gaza who have been displaced as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region. Please see below for a link and information from the website. The scholarship has an application deadline of 12th March. Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/gazan-humanitarian-scholarship-1 We offer Postgraduate Taught (PGT) scholarships for […]
Celebration of Spring বসন্তবরণ, 15 February 2025 at 4:00 PM in Moortown Methodist Church
We’re hosting a very colourful Celebration of Spring বসন্তবরণ on 15 February 2025 at 4:00 PM in Moortown Methodist Church, Leeds. through haunting music, poetry and dazzling dance . Register soon because space is limited. We hope you’re able to join us! Saturday, 15 February 2025 16:00 বসন্তবরণ | Celebration of Spring | Kabyashilan Register Moortown Methodist Church Centre
Migrant Women in Business Report Launch event – Migration Yorkshire and Leeds University Business School – 13th Feb 2025
Leeds University Business School and Migration Yorkshire invite you to a report launch event to share the outcomes, recommendations, and next steps of the ‘Migrant Women in Business’, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The event will be led by Dr Deema Refai (University of Leeds) and Ewa Lelontko (Migration Yorkshire). The ‘Migrant Women in Business’ project supported […]
Asylum Matters update 6th February 2025 – advocacy, campaigns and resources
Advocacy and campaigning Initiatives Fight for Asylum Rights As you will know, we have campaigned under the banner of ‘Fight the Anti-Refugee Laws’ since the Nationality and Borders Act in 2022, but we have now re-branded this campaign as ‘Fight for Asylum Rights’. Under this new banner, we will continue to campaign for the repeal […]
Leeds City Council Homes for Ukraine Update – January 2025
On 19th February 2024, the Home Office announced the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE). This grants a further 18 month stay for Ukrainians on the existing visa schemes. Ukrainians will continue to have the same rights to access work, benefits, healthcare and education throughout their stay. This scheme provides reassurance to Ukrainians in the UK […]
Stand Up! Speak Out! 2025 training series – register by 18th March 2025
Stand Up! Speak Out! is an annual series of free, online training to resist the Hostile Environment in public services. Over the last two years, we have trained over 2200 people. The theme for this year is the Power of Words and we already have 20+ free seminars covering different aspects of the hostile environment policy including Asylum support 101; Words matter: […]
RETAS Volunteer Information
RETAS are looking for a ESOL teaching volunteer. In return the volunteer will receive, access to training, ongoing coaching/mentoring and CV/job application support in the future.
Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter January 2025
This newsletter includes important updates on policy and government guidance, our progress in delivering the scheme in Leeds and useful information for hosts, guests, and partners in the city. Any questions, please contact us at Leeds City Council’s Homes for Ukraine Team – [email protected]
Harehills Cultural Event, Thursday 27th February 2025, 10:30am-2:30pm
Join us for the Harehills Cultural Event!* Thursday 27th February 10:30am-2:30pm Bangladeshi Community Centre, LS8 5AN Come join us for a day filled with cultural celebrations, delicious food, and vibrant performances. This event is all about embracing diversity and sharing the rich heritage of our community. *Lunch will be provided – booking is essential:* harehillsculturalevent.eventbrite.co.uk […]
Solace is recruiting more interpreters (paid)
As a specialist counselling service, Solace is committed to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of all the refugees and asylum seekers that it serves. We carry out this aim through counselling, advocacy, groups and complementary therapies and our work depends heavily on the expertise of interpreters. We have a strategic aim to be a […]
📢 FREE ESOL CLASSES AT MEMEC! 📢
📢 FREE ESOL CLASSES AT MEMEC! 📢 Looking to improve your English and boost your confidence? Join our FREE Pre-Entry ESOL courses at MEMEC in Leeds! ✨ What we offer: ✅ Confidence in English ✅ Get Ready for Work ✅ Digital Skills ✅ Confidence Building for Improvers 📅 Starting in February 2025! 📍 Location: MEMEC, […]
NRPF Task and Finish Group – Third Sector Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of the work Leeds City Council is undertaking on no recourse to public funds task and finish group.