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 […]
Trustee Position: Treasurer and Company Secretary – PAFRAS
We are looking for someone to join the PAFRAS Board of Trustees in the role of Treasurer and Company Secretary. This is a voluntary role. We are seeking a person with experience of managing accounts. Ideally, they will also have some knowledge of how charities operate. We are looking for a person who has a […]
Job: Senior Mental Health Assessment Worker, £34,385, Leeds, PAFRAS – deadline 3rd Feb 2025
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, passionate and committed Senior Mental Health Assessment Worker to offer mental health assessments and ongoing mental health support to PAFRAS clients, and line management to a small staff team. We are looking for someone who will bring enthusiasm and flexibility with a willingness to develop our mental […]
New Voluntary and Community Sector Newsletter from Migration Yorkshire
Msg from Migration Yorkshire: Would you like to receive regular updates from Migration Yorkshire? There are two newsletters that you can subscribe to, which will send regular updates directly to your inbox We are launching a new update specifically for the Voluntary and Community Sector. This will be sent every fortnight, and will replace our […]
Free Staff Wellbeing Sessions from Leeds Recovery College – Self compassion and burnout, creating healthy boundaries etc
If you work for a Leeds based NHS, primary care, private care provider, for Leeds City Council or in a Leeds based charity or third sector organisation, see our range of free health and wellbeing events for staff wellbeing.
OISC becomes IAA this week (16th January 2025)
In case you missed it, From 16 January 2025, the new name for the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) will be the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). For more info, this article on Free Movement tells you everything you need to know (or at least what’s known so far).
King’s College London: Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 Applications Now Open
Applications for the Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 at King’s College London are now open. This scholarship provides financial and academic support to eligible students from forced migration backgrounds who wish to pursue Postgraduate Taught (PGT) courses in the 2025/26 academic year. Award Details Full tuition fee waiver for the programme’s duration. A £20,000 annual living cost […]
Migration, Work Rights and Collective Justice conference from Migrant Action, 21st January 2025
Job: Green Engagement Lead, 30hrs/wk, £31k pro rata (£24.8k actual), Mafwa Theatre, Leeds
Mafwa Theatre are seeking a new Green Engagement Lead to run Lincoln Greeners, our weekly gardening group in Leeds. We’re looking for a warm, energetic candidate with strong horticultural skills and a passion for community engagement. The role will involve balancing hands-on gardening with administrative tasks such as planning, organising, and evaluating the project’s impact. […]
Leadership opportunity: Co-Convenors of the Culturally Diverse Hub
We’re recruiting two individuals eager to make a significant impact in their communities by joining us as co-conveners of the Culturally Diverse Hub. The hub is dedicated to tackling racial inequities in Leeds, empowering the voices of culturally diverse communities and ensuring their perspectives are integral to decision-making processes that affect our city. The Co-convener role The […]
Leeds Homes for Ukraine Newsletter December 2024
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]
Battle Scars charity have rooms for day hire & for long-term tenancies (6+ months)
Battle Scars charity have a large event room (up to 100 theatre style), a meeting room for up to 20 and one for up to 15 available for day hire. They also have a few rooms available for 6+ month lease and a number of hot desks in a warm, welcoming 1919 building managed by […]
Important message on eVisas 📣📣📣
The Home Office and the UK border and immigration system is becoming digital in 2025. People who do not have British or Irish nationality may need to apply for an eVisa and should check now. Leeds City Council has developed a local comms campaign to spread the word. Please share this information with colleagues, partners and communities. […]