Archive | October, 2016
Notes from Leeds MultiAgency Meeting, 3rd October 2016
Attendees: See the list; Apologies: Jon Beech (LASSN), Muhammed Nayyer Refugee Council Agenda; Richmond Hill Recreation Centre – Ali Mahgoub, APPG Inquiry into Refugees – Lorna Gledhill, Haamla Midwives and destitution, Paula; Migration Yorkshire update, Bill Dennis; Ashiana supporting people experience trafficking, Lizzie, UPDATE FROM THE ROOM. Richmond Hill – Depot: Ali Mahgoub, two employees […]
Integration & Advocacy Drop in – Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 at Leeds Refugee Forum
A new service for refugees wanting help with integration. Wednesdays 10:00-12:00
Celebrate three years of progress with ICRAA
“International Committee for Rehabilitation Aid to Afghanistan (ICRAA) turns three years old on November 20th. Established in 2013 as a charity in England and Wales. Come and learn about our work in Afghanistan/Pakistan. There are currently an estimated 2.5 million displaced Afghans. Recently there has been increased pressure from Pakistan for Afghan refugees to leave. The […]
Sources of funding for 3rd Sector groups in Leeds – VAL Briefing
Brilliant summary of funding on offer to third sector orgs in Leeds via Richard from Voluntary Action Leeds
Information/training sessions on the WYDAN winter shelter 12th & 19th November 2016
www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk – the new mental health directory for Leeds
MindWell – a groundbreaking approach to mental health information and support MindWell (www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk) is a new online resource which will be a single ‘go to’ place for information about mental health in Leeds. The website is a fantastic resource for information, support and advice about mental health, including access to 24/7 crisis support. The idea is […]
Hidden Talents 2016/17 – Helping Refugees into work within the NHS
At RETAS/City of Sanctuary we are currently taking referrals for the next cohort (2016/17) of the Hidden Talents programme run by the charity Growing Points, who support people from excluded communities to reach their full potential in their chosen field. The Hidden Talents programme finds sanctuary seekers with ambition and drive and supports them with […]
Leeds City of Sanctuary, Autumn Newsletter
Always a good read. You can see it here http://eepurl.com/ckwuyn
Job: Children’s Adviser, Refugee Council £23.9k
Post: Children’s Adviser Team: Children’s Panel Location: Leeds Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Duration: Fixed Term 31.03.18 Grade/Salary: 5 – £23,935 Applications to be made via the Refugee Council website The closing date for applications is 26.10.2016 Interviews are provisionally set for 08.11.2016
New Beginnings Fund – Leeds Community Foundation
New Beginnings has already had a successful ‘pilot’ stage. The fund began when a consortium of funders noticed that the increase in migrants to the UK was putting strain on community groups. They also noticed that more people in the UK wanted to support refugees and asylum seekers. The funders felt that the best way to […]
What will happen to refused asylum-seeking households with children after S4 is abolished?
Ruth from PAFRAS recently reminded us of page 2 of this briefing from ASAP, which explains what is likely to happen when S4 is abolished, and Section 17 of the Children Act restricted to families “with additional care needs.”