From the start of 2025 all Biometric Residency Permits (BRPs) were 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 households you know who have […]
LMP Operational Group – 24th March 2025 Meeting Notes
The Leeds Migration Partnership Operational Group met on Date: Thursday 24th March 2024 (10am-12pm) Venue: Leeds Refugee Forum
LMP Strategy Group Meeting 24th April 2025 – Agenda and Papers (retrospective)
LMP apologises for posting the agenda and papers for the strategy group meeting on 24th April 2025 retrospectively. This was due to a significant change to the agenda at short notice over the bank holiday period resulting in a delay in arranging a new agenda. The Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group met on Date: Thursday […]
Paid Research Opportunity – Housing Problems due to Windrush – BEO
By Brielle Morton on 27th April 2025 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research
Have you experienced housing issues because of the Windrush Scandal? This could be in relation to: Falling behind on rent or mortgage payments Changes to your living situation Experiencing homelessness or being unhoused Black Equity Organisation (BEO) is researching the impacts of the Windrush Scandal on Housing. We will conduct interviews and collect data that […]
Job: Community builder: 21 hrs/wk FT£ 27,711 (Actual £15,728) – Give a Gift
Give a Gift are recruiting for a Community Builder in Harehills Deadline for CVs Friday 2nd May
Resource of the Week – Helping disabled people with NRPF to get help from Adult Social Care
The Care Rights Project provide free advice and advocacy to migrants with no recourse to public funds Their resources are excellent and will be very valuable to anyone who encounters folks with NRPF who also has eligible care and support needs A person’s care and support needs will be considered eligible if: They are due […]
Safety, Not Suspicion: Advocating for LGBTQI+ People Seeking Asylum In a Changing Legal Landscape
Monday 19th May 2025 6pm – 7.30pm BOOK HERE In the wake of a sea change in asylum law, policy and practice over recent years, LGBTQI+ people have often been at the sharpest end of this cruelty and uncertainty. Across the sector, we are seeing the many ways successive governments have made it harder […]
ESOL Class Referrals for Refugee Women Now Open – STEP Forward
Refugee Council is now accepting referrals for STEP Forward ESOL classes designed to specifically address the needs of refugee women and overcome barriers to learning and integration. Capacity: 40 women
Coaching Workshop: Thriving in Challenging Times – 3rd May 2023
🌟 Coaching Workshop: Thriving in Challenging Times 🌟 Join us for an empowering session focused on building resilience and thriving through life’s challenges. 🗓 Date: Saturday, 3rd May 2025 🕑 Time: 14:00 – 16:00 📍 Venue: MEMEC, Onward House, Millshaw Park Way, Beeston, LS11 0LS 👥 Age Group: 16 – 30 only 🚫 Please note: […]
Last chance for free English classes! April 25
CES have exciting free English classes from 28th April until 22nd May.* This is part of a teacher training course, so all classes are supervised by a teacher trainer, and will cover a range of lessons, including grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading, listening, writing! Don’t miss this great opportunity – register using the link, or email […]
Combatting Hate Against Muslims Fund – April 25
On 2 April 2025, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced the Combatting Hate Against Muslims fund, which will support the work of an organisation or a group of organisations to map a more accurate record of hate incidents affecting Muslims across England. The key objectives for the Grant Recipient will be to: […]
Thank you again to LCC and our anonymous patrons
Over the last couple of years, we’ve received 50 donations and £180 from generous people who like what we do on the Blog. Inspired by them, Leeds City Council’s Communities Team have also generously contributed to our running costs – that are all things like hosting, and Mailchimp, and security updates because the LMP Bog […]
Learn keyboards or guitar, get good on computers, learn music production or join a Samba band (or learn English)
Some of the varied and excellent opportunities from Vera Media “The courses and workshops are designed to inspire and engage adult learners in a supportive and collaborative environment. The courses are particularly beneficial to supporting wellbeing, building confidence and reducing isolation. Classes are free to those on benefits and low income.” Don’t be bored, do […]