England has some of the most relaxed gambling laws in the world and there is concern that vulnerable adults are being harmed. New migrants are one of a number of groups in society who could be adversely affected by gambling (e.g. debt; relationship problems; mental health issues; stress; health problems; poor performance at work/study; involvement […]
Archive | May, 2018
Free Plaster Casting workshops with Left Bank Leeds!
Refugee Council are hosting Left Bank’s ‘Critical Mass’, a free plaster casting workshop with Eva Mileusnic, as part of Refugee Week 2018. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of plaster casting and to contribute to a large-scale art installation celebrating diversity, all whilst making new friends and having fun! The session will take […]
Galvanising Leeds Towards a Hate Free City: 14th June 2018, 10am – 4pm
Stop Hate UK and Passion Works CIC would like to invite you to a very special FREE event in Leeds on 14th June 2018. The aim of the event is to bring together communities and organisations across Leeds to cohesively work towards a Hate Free City. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to […]
Women’s Peer Support Training for Asylum Seekers and Refugees – updated
We welcome women to join us for peer support training. We meet on Wednesdays 11.00-12.30 weekly at 2nd Floor, Oak House, 94 Park Lane, Leeds, LS3 1EL. We will train on how to: set up groups; how groups develop; leadership styles; good mental health and self-care. It helps build confidence and good relationships. We have […]
Resource of the week #23: New Trustee Pack
If you work at an NGO, the chances are you have Trustees. Here’s a present from the Charity Commission: an induction pack for new Trustees to help them understand their legal responsibilities. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-welcome-pack-for-charity-trustees
Leeds Homeless Charter: Migration Group 13:30, Wednesday 23rd May
From Dave Patterson “I can confirm that Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) will be hosting the rescheduled Homelessness / Migration working group which didn’t happen in March due to the snow. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 23rd May, 13:30 – 15:00 at Oak House, Leeds, LS3 1EL. Jon from LASSN will be […]
New Vacancy: Project Manager, Refugee Action
Join Refugee Action as the Early Action Charter Programme for People Seeking Asylum – Project Manager and play a vital role in the Good Practice & Partnerships Team, our good practice and capacity-building arm. Location: Birmingham, Bradford, London or Manchester Hours: 35 per week Closing Date: Monday 21st May 2018 – 09:00am Interviews: Tuesday 29th […]
International Women’s Group at Oak House
Come along to our women’s group every Friday – all women welcome!
Resource of the week #22: Where to find out more about the political/social situation in [insert country]
This week you’re getting 5 resources for the price of one. Finding decent, reliable and accessible information on different countries around the world can be a real challenge. Obviously, all attempts to do this reflect the interests and priorities of the people putting the information together. That said here are a few options you may […]
Refugee Week: plaster casting workshops with Eva Mileusnic at Left Bank
via [email protected] “From 18th-22nd June, Left Bank are hosting plaster casting workshops with artist Eva Mileusnic. The casts will be used as part of an installation celebrating the multicultural diversity of our city, which will be hosted by Left Bank in January 2019. These three hour workshops can be held at Left Bank, or an alternative […]
No Borders: May Day Rally – Right to Work – Right to Strike! No one is Illegal!
posted by No Borders “This May Day we call for a renewed commitment to internationalism under the slogan ‘Right to Work – Right to Strike – No one is Illegal’. Let’s come together and fight for the right of everyone who lives here to participate in our society, to work and to strike without fear […]
Refugee Week Football Tournament Information
The annual Refugee Week tournament will be held on Sunday 24th June 2018 at Thomas Danby Sports Centre, Leeds. 12 noon to 6pm Teams must enter by 31st May 2018. See attached information and requests.