The Yorkshire Asian Young Achievers Awards, known as “The YAYAs” for short, aim to make a difference in raising the aspirations for some of the county’s most disadvantaged communities. The YAYA awards (www.theyayas.org.uk), a Yorkshire-wide awards scheme, in partnership with York St. John’s University has been launched! The YAYA awards are supported by local, regional […]
Resource of the Week: Support through court
a submission from JGW – long time reader, first time contributor. Support Through Court are a charity supporting people who face court alone so that they can represent themselves to the best of their ability. Our service is free and based in court buildings. Our aim is to help clients represent themselves to the best of their abilities so […]
Supporting people dealing with the immigration system – 26th January 2020
What? Workshops for Asylum Activists 1.30pm For people interested in getting involved in the phone support project https://leedsnoborders.wordpress.com/signing-detention-support/ 2-3pm For current phone support volunteers (& new volunteers who came to 1.30pm session) 3.15pm For people interested in getting involved in anti raids support https://antiraids.net/about/ Please bring food/snacks to share if you can 🙂 When? Sunday, 26 January […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Meeting – 5th February 2020
The next LMP Strategy Group meeting will take place on Wednesday the 5th February 10-12:30pm. As usual, the room will be available from 9am -1pm to allow for networking. The meeting will be held at LASSN, Malmarc House, 116 Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 6XD. For those not familiar with LASSN’s new site, a map of […]
Give a Gift presents Ladies Social group
What? Give a Gift presents a Ladies social group – by women, for women When? Every Tuesday 11.30 – 1pm Where? Roundhay Road Resource Centre All women are welcome
Volunteer Role: Children’s Advisor at Refugee Council
There is a new opportunity to volunteer with the Children’s Section in Leeds. Location: Refugee Council Children’s Section, Hillside, Beeston Road, Leeds, LS11 8ND Time commitment: 2 days per week (9:30 – 17:00 approx.) for a minimum of 6 months Responsible to: Children’s Adviser, Children’s Section Main role: The main purpose of this post is […]
New Talk English Group starting in Armley 16th January 2020
Barca Leeds are launching a new Talk English group in Armley. The group is aimed at people who aren’t quite ready for a more structured ESOL group, and would benefit from learning conversational spoken English in an informal setting. The group aims to help people meet others in their local community. We will also […]
Job: Support and Integration Caseworker – 22.5 hrs/wk – St. Augustine’s Centre, Halifax
22.5 hours per week – NJC SCP 12, currently £11.19 per hour. 12 month post, possibility of extension subject to funding We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with an understanding of issues affecting asylum seekers and good knowledge of local social opportunities, to join our team as a Support and Integration Caseworker. This post […]
LASSN’s party for everyone, Thursday 16th January at The Holbeck
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Leeds Refugee Forum Timetable Jan-Mar 2020
Micro Rainbow (for LGBTI People Seeking Asylum)
Micro Rainbow is a CIC committed to empowering LBGTI asylum seekers and refugees to access services, live safely and participate in opportunities. We can provide: Housing – Safe, temporary accommodation for LGBTI people seeking asylum when their living situation puts them at risk of harm and prejudice. Social inclusion – Group activities, including events, exclusively […]
New Roots January 2020 Timetable and Flyers
“The New Roots project is part-funded through the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union”