It’s been a while since we posted something like this (July 17 to be precise), so we thought it was about time we posted it again. Don’t forget, our fifth resource of the week was given over to www.fundingleeds.co.uk which we described as “an excellent site, and contains loads and loads of opportunities.” It’s still […]
Archive | May, 2018
Resource of the week #24: Updated Briefing on DBS checks
Does your organisation complete DBS checks on staff and volunteers? If you do, you should make sure you show this excellent resource from Newcastle CVS to someone senior in your organisation – because the rules on who can and can’t be DBS checked are complicated. The Government’s own “Find out if you can check someone’s […]
Q1 2018 Asylum Stats
via Andrea at Asylum Matters The immigration statistics for the first quarter, January to March, of 2018 (Q1) were released on 24th May 2018. Key asylum figures are below and you can find the data tables here. Applications: In Q1 of 2018 there were 6,713 asylum applications, compared to 7,175 in Q4 of 2017. In the […]
Community Iftars in Leeds
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 […]