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 […]
Resource of the Week: Finding help in a mental health crisis
Mindwell have created a couple of new resources, outlining the help available in Leeds for people experiencing a mental health crisis The first is a foldable crisis resource to Download, print, and carry with you. The same info is available as a web page which can be translated into other languages (using Google Translate)
Community Grants to tackle the stigma of HIV, TB or Hepatitis B/C – Sept 24
Leeds City Council, BHA and MESMAC are working in partnership to award micro grants (using historical funds from the Elton John AIDS Foundation) of up to £700 to groups in the Leeds area to express their experiences of stigma and discrimination, and its impacts on people living with HIV, TB, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C […]
eVisa update session from Home Office, 26th September 2024
Join this engagement event, focusing on people in asylum, humanitarian, and re-settlement routes. There will be a discussion on how the UK Government is continuing to it’s eVisa delivery and what action people can take to create a UKVI account. Replacing physical immigration documents, such as Biometric residence permits or card, or older paper documents […]
Sanctuary – from Red Ladder Theatre: Wakefield Theatre Royal, Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 September 2024 (and loads more dates elsewhere)
Red Ladder Theatre Company in collaboration with Theatre Royal Wakefield & CAPA College Tickets from https://www.redladder.co.uk/whatson/sanctuary/ Traditionally, churches across the world have offered sanctuary to those seeking safety from persecution. But how do we react when that ideal becomes a reality? When Alland, a young Iranian man, begs to be given sanctuary at St Mary’s […]
Migrant Access Project 8-Week Programme in Leeds City Centre (starts October 24)
Leeds City Council’s Migrant Access Project (MAP) are re-launching an 8-week course (2 hours each week on a Monday) that aims to link communities with services through themed sessions on the following topics: advocacy and advise, housing and environment, work and money, health and wellbeing, community safety and belonging, education and language. The sessions are […]
Free English Classes in Leeds City Centre, October 24
We will have free English lessons in the centre of Leeds, near the train station, from 30th September to 24th October. Lessons are Monday to Friday from 14:00 – 16:15. We will have two levels, and the classes cover everything: grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking etc. Lessons are taught by trainee teachers with teacher trainers […]
STEP forward, ESOL classes for Women refugees, Refugee Council
STEP Forward is a targeted programme for refugee women encompassing ESOL, literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, financial literacy, volunteering, mentorship, wellbeing and women-led sessions. The programme is designed to specifically address the needs of refugee women and overcome barriers to learning and integration. Classes take place during school-term time and childcare and transport costs are covered. […]
Free activities for folks who idenitify as LGBTQ+ – September 24
All our sessions are FREE to attend and open to everyone who identifies as LGBTQ+. The sessions are a mix of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] This link will take you to our website where you can find out more about LLCC: https://leedslgbtqcc.co.uk/events/ Opportunity alert! We are looking for trustee’s! […]
Cultural Competency and Mental Health First Aid – from Community Links Sept 24
By Jon from LASSN on 9th September 2024 in Education, Training & Work, Health, Safety & Inclusion, Volunteers
Excellent (free) course from Community Links for frontline staff and volunteers Start Date: 24th September 24 End Date: 2nd October 24 Location: Online Price: This free two and a half day training course is open to all frontline workers and volunteers in the VCSE health and care third sector. This free two and a half day training course is […]
Kuluhenna Drama l Creative drama workshops for women – Thursday mornings
Kuluhenna Drama is back! Sessions re-start on September 12th. Kuluhenna Drama is a free, weekly creative drama group for women from all communities in Leeds. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, connect with others, or just have a laugh, our sessions provide a supportive and joyful space to express yourself creatively. Led by experienced facilitators, […]
Garden Gremlins I Stay-and-Play group – Tuesday Afternoons, September 2024
Join our new, free, stay-and-play group for children under 5 & their caregivers in the Roxby Community Garden. Led by artist Beatrice Lee Knowles, Garden Gremlins is a place where kids can make friends, get loud and ignite their imaginations in a safe outdoor setting. Join us for new adventures on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 […]