via David at LASSN There’s loads of community Iftars happening this year – and you may wish to spread the word about them. The Moltaka is a network of middle eastern families based in Leeds who establish safe spaces for individuals of all sects, faiths and none, to share culture and food, fund-raise for various […]
Vacancy: Female Wellbeing Case Worker, Rainbow Hearts Project, Women’s Health Matters 12hrs/wk
We are looking for a Female Wellbeing Case Worker for our Rainbow Hearts project, working with women seeking asylum. This post is funded until 31st May 2021 by the Lloyds Bank Foundation England & Wales. 12 hours per week, salary £25, 951 (pro rata). We are looking for a Wellbeing Case Worker who has the skills […]
Buddying opportunities through Map Plus
Feel free to have a chat with anybody from the Touchstone MAP+ team on 0113 248 4880.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation – Paid Graduate Internships – deadline 28th May
We are working in partnership with Joseph Rowntree Foundation to recruit for exciting internship positions, which are expected to last for a duration of six months. JRF will pay the real living wage of £8.75 an hour equating to £7,962 over the duration of the internship, as well as access to an interest free season […]
Anouncement of new ESOL provision in Leeds is imminent
Eagle-eyed citizens will have noticed that there’s been movement on LCC’s second bid to the Controlling Migration Fund – this paper from late March says “In February 2018 Leeds City Council received notification from the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government that they had been successful in their bid to the Controlling Migration Fund […]
Job Vacancies: 2x Minbus Drivers, 10hrs/wk £8/hr
Hamara are looking to recruit 2 new Minibus Drivers
Resource of the week #23: Imix media and communications toolkit
via Andrea at Asylum matters Imix have produced media and communications toolkits to help organisations better understand how to get across your message via the media and digital channels. The media toolkit looks at general principles for working with the media, how to draft press releases, secure interviews and prepare as a spokesperson. There […]
Asylum Matters: Template for Local Groups’ Response to Government’s Integrated Communities Green Paper
via Andrea at Asylum Matters Asylum Matters has produced guidance to support local organisations who are interested in submitting a response to the Government’s consultation on its Integrated Communities Green Paper. The strategy sets out the government’s vision for building strong and integrated communities, and proposes a number of actions to deliver this at a […]
LMP Strategy Group Meeting Agenda 13th June 2018, 10:00
The next Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group Meeting is happening on Wednesday 13th June, 10:00-12:00 at Oak House. Please see the uploaded agenda and action plan. We’re looking forward to hearing about what’s been happening in relation to our three priorities. Please come to the meeting prepared to feedback, share and contribute to our discussions. Do […]
Understanding how gambling may impact on migrants: invitation to a workshop – 25th June 2018
England has some of the most relaxed gambling laws in the world and there is concern that vulnerable adults are being harmed. New migrants are one of a number of groups in society who could be adversely affected by gambling (e.g. debt; relationship problems; mental health issues; stress; health problems; poor performance at work/study; involvement […]
Free Plaster Casting workshops with Left Bank Leeds!
Refugee Council are hosting Left Bank’s ‘Critical Mass’, a free plaster casting workshop with Eva Mileusnic, as part of Refugee Week 2018. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of plaster casting and to contribute to a large-scale art installation celebrating diversity, all whilst making new friends and having fun! The session will take […]
Galvanising Leeds Towards a Hate Free City: 14th June 2018, 10am – 4pm
Stop Hate UK and Passion Works CIC would like to invite you to a very special FREE event in Leeds on 14th June 2018. The aim of the event is to bring together communities and organisations across Leeds to cohesively work towards a Hate Free City. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to […]