The rules around DBS checks for volunteers can be confusing. To help you decide if a role requires one or not, the Government, on gov.uk website has a tool available […]
Archive | July, 2018
Leeds Volunteering Fair for Asylum Seekers & Refugees 10th September 2018 – with updated Flyer
Are you an organisation, business, or social enterprise looking for volunteers? Contact us now to find out more information about working with asylum seekers and refugees and to confirm your […]
Changes to charity law rules on automatic disqualification of trustees/senior managers
Via VAL Although this is not strictly speaking a migration issue, many orgs who help refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants in Leeds are charities, and will therefore be affected […]
Food Provision for destitute migrants in East Leeds
From Leeds Food Aid Network
What is the West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group and why should I be bothered about it?
The West Yorkshire Sub Regional Migration Group (WYSRMG) is a quarterly meeting where representatives from local authorities, the Police, Health, the voluntary sector, the Home Office, G4S and other key partners […]
Ebola medals handed back in protest at the hostile environment
via Mary at Asylum matters “Today a group of medics awarded medals for their work fighting Ebola will be returning their medals in protest over the Government’s policy on NHS […]
Singers wanted to audition for Mother Courage, by Red Ladder
This October we are celebrating Red Ladder’s 50th birthday with a production of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and her Children, starring Pauline McLynn (Father Ted, Eastenders, Shameless, East is East, Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days….) We need […]
Resource of the week #33: Metcalf Smith Trust – help for people with disabilities or long term illness
Metcalfe Smith Trust makes Grants to individuals and organisations where the grant will make a significant to individuals and organisations affected by mental or physical disability or long-term illness. Grants […]
Leeds Social Media Surgery – Tuesday 24th July 17:30 – 19:00
via Forum Central Social media Surgeries are a great way to build your confidence at using social media to help your group or organisation. It may be working out how […]
Resource of the week #32: Pilotlight
via Daniel at pATH “We are currently looking for ambitious charities and social enterprises based in England and Wales who need support to get to the next step in […]
Leeds City Council – Homelessness strategy questionnaire
At Leeds Housing Options we are updating our Homelessness Strategy and we really value your views and input; the strategy is being framed around the following themes: Minimising rough sleeping […]
Leeds Migration Partnership Strategy Group – Notes from last meeting
The Leeds Migration Partnership Group recently met on Wednesday 13th June – brief notes of the meeting are available below Diary date: don’t forget the next LMP Strategy Group meeting […]