Do you ever wonder which organisations get funding, and from where? Or the kind of projects currently funded by the major Grant makers in your area? 360Giving is a website which publishes details of grants, along with beneficiaries, amounts etc. It’s much easier than wading through the charity commission website to find details embedded in […]
Archive | April, 2018
Consultation: Multiagency safeguarding adults policies and procedures
Leeds Multi-Agency safeguarding adults policies and procedures are changing. Come and give feedback on the new drafts at the events on 15th and 16th May Email [email protected] to book your place
Change/Cancer UK Focus Group 26th June: making info on cancer and treatment more accessible
What? Focus Group to discuss how to make online info more accessible When? 26th June 9:30 – 16:30 (please note this was originally advertised as 16th May) Where? Leeds – TBC contact [email protected] Although this Focus Group is being arranged by Change – who mainly focus on helping Learning Disabled people -they are very keen […]
Bid Writing Workshop – Wed 25th April 10am-12pm
Leeds Refugee Forum are hosting a Bid Writing Workshop for small organisations on Wed 25th April 10am-12pm. The session will be held at the One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Lincoln Green, Leeds, LS9 7SG
Resource of the week #20: http://appsforrefugees.com/
Apps for refugees (http://appsforrefugees.com/) is astonishing – a massive list of apps – which you can search by Android or Apple phone. There’s a definite German flavour to this site – reflecting the number of developers who’ve swung into action following the unprecedented numbers of Syrian people pitching up there – but there’s so much […]
Volunteering opportunities with refugees and asylum sekeers across Leeds – City of Sanctuary Briefings
Want to volunteer with refugees and asylum seekers but don’t know how? This informal volunteer information session is for you. Come and find out about the organisations that support refuge and asylum across Leeds and discover the huge variety of volunteering roles there are across the city; from teaching English, supporting homework clubs, showing someone […]
Home Office research on EU citizens – urgent responses needed
The Home Office are undertaking research to support the UK government to put in place a Settlement Scheme for EU citizens currently living in the UK. This reflects the agreement reached with the EU in December which will allow these citizens (and also UK nationals living in the EU) to continue to live and work […]
Ray of Hope – FREE Homework Club and Self Defence Classes
Ray of Hope are specifically wanting to reach out to and support refugee and asylum seeker communities. What? Homework club aims to help young people with their English and Maths. The weekly class is free and for young people aged 5-17 years. Where? Woodhouse Community Centre, 197 Woodhouse Street, Leeds LS6 2NY When? Fridays 5-6pm. What? […]
Invite: Bahar’s Women’s Association Open Day 14th May 2018
Bahar’s Women’s Association invites you their Open Day on Monday 14th May 2018 celebrating its 7th year! The event will celebrate the progress of our grassroots organisation in supporting communities, developing volunteers, building partnerships with organisations and contributions towards citywide ambitions. Key to our approach is partnership working, we hope you will attend to explore future opportunities […]
“The World on our Doorstep” Revisited
An evening exploring how we can get involved in creating a culture of welcome for Refugees & Asylum Seekers in Leeds and across the world For those of all ages, with a children’s track. Friday 27th April from 5pm-8pm St Margaret’s Church, Church Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5LA Including 5-5.45pm Interactive Fun activities for all the […]
Support for Survivors of Trafficking, West Yorkshire
Ashiana Support for Survivors of Trafficking STEP: For women not currently receiving support through the National Referral Mechanism In West Yorkshire Ashiana’s STEP Project supports women before and after they enter the NRM, as well as women who do not wish to enter the NRM. This compliments the Salvation Army contract provision and enables us […]
Asylum Matters: Local Elections, “Study Ban,” NHS data sharing with Home office Update
Some highlights from the recent Asylum Matters news;letter. If you’re not already subscribed to this, you really should be: contact Andrea Vukovic for details: [email protected] Local Elections: Talking to Candidates About Refugee & Asylum Issues Local elections in England are taking place on Thursday 3rdMay 2018. Local authorities are important advocacy targets as they deliver a range […]